Bill Reigel

Bill Reigel

Biographical details
Born	(1932-05-03)May 3, 1932 Monaca, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	October 17, 1993(1993-10-17) (aged 61)
Playing career
1952–1953	Duke
1954–1956	McNeese State
Position(s)	Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1971–1974	McNeese State
Head coaching record
Overall	55–20 (.733)
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
NAIA tournament MVP (1956)

William Ernest Reigel (May 3, 1932 – October 17, 1993) was an American basketball player and coach. He played college basketball at Duke University and McNeese State University, leading McNeese to the 1956 NAIA championship. Reigel went on to choose the Amateur Athletic Union over an offer from the NBA's Minneapolis Lakers. He earned AAU All-American honors four times.

Following his playing days, he coached at the high school level and was head coach for his alma mater, McNeese State, for three seasons, compiling a record of 55–20.

He died on October 17, 1993.

External links

• Bill Reigel at Find a Grave