| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 19, 1949 Norfolk, Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia) |
| College | Purdue (1969–1972) |
| NBA draft | 1972: 7th round, 110th overall pick |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 23 |
| Career history | |
| 1972–1973 | Virginia Squires |
| 1974–1976 | San Antonio Spurs |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
William Thomas Franklin (born October 19, 1949) is a retired professional basketball power forward who spent three seasons in the American Basketball Association (ABA) as a member of the Virginia Squires (1972–73)[1] and the San Antonio Spurs (1974–76).
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, he graduated from Purdue University where he played for George King, leading the Boilermakers to 3 consecutive Top 5 finishes in the Big Ten and a total record of 48–25 (overall) and 28–14 (conf). He twice averaged a 'double-double,' leading the Boilermakers to the 1971 NIT tourney. He finished his collegiate career with 851 points (#18 on the career list, today's #59) and 630 rebounds (#6 on the career list, today #18[2]) He was a seventh round draft pick in the 1972 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors; he was also drafted by his hometown Virginia Squires of the ABA.[3]