Bill Bradley

William Warren "Bill" Bradley (born July 28, 1943) is an American politician, basketball player, and educator. He was a member of the Democratic Party.

Bill Bradley
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Bradley in 2020
United States Senator
from New Jersey
In office
January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1997
Preceded byClifford P. Case
Succeeded byRobert Torricelli
Personal details
Born
William Warren Bradley

(1943-07-28) July 28, 1943 (age 80)
Crystal City, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Ernestine Misslbeck Schlant
(m. 1974; div. 2007)
EducationPrinceton University (BA)
Worcester College, Oxford (MA)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • basketball player
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceFlag of the United States Air Force United States Air Force
UnitReserves
Bill Bradley
Personal information
High schoolCrystal City
(Crystal City, Missouri)
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
CollegePrinceton (1962–1965)
NBA Draft1965 / Pick: Territorial
Selected by the New York Knicks
Pro career1965–1977
Career history
1965–1966Olimpia Milano
19671977New York Knicks
Career highlights and awards
Career statistics
Points9,217 (12.4 ppg)
Rebounds2,354 (3.2 rpg)
Assists2,533 (3.4 apg)
Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Bradley was born in Crystal City, Missouri. He studied at Princeton University.

Bradley served as a United States senator of New Jersey. He served as senator from 1979 to 1997.

He ran for President of the United States in 2000.[1] He withdrew from the race. Al Gore would eventually won the Democratic Party ticket.

Bradley married Ernestine Bradley in 1974. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2007. They had one child. He is currently in a relationship with Betty Sue Flowers, former director of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.[2]

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References

  1. Reich, Robert (2000-02-24). "The Case For Bill Bradley". The New Republic. Archived from the original on 2009-10-04. Retrieved 2009-09-08.
  2. Buchholz, Brad (May 31, 2009). Betty Sue Flowers leaving behind 45 years in Austin to follow her bliss. http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/05/31/0531flowers.html. Retrieved February 17, 2011. 

Other websites

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