Bill Anton

Basil Steven "Bill" Anton


Born:
September 20, 1917
Bingham, UT

Died:
October 12, 2004
Salt Lake City, UT


Career
1934-35 Cleveland High School - Portland, OR (High School)
1935-36 Williamette University - Salem, OR (College) Freshmen
1936-37 Williamette University - Salem, OR (College)
1937-38 Williamette University - Salem, OR (College)
1938-39 Williamette University - Salem, OR (College)
1946-47 Salem Trailblazers (PCBL)

Born to Greek immigrants Steve (d. 1940) and Katena Anton, the 6'5, 210-pound Anton played baseball and basketball at Williamette. After playing pro basketball with Salem, he moved to Salt Lake City where he operated a nightclub. (1949). Anton served in the U.S. Navy during World War 2, and after moving to SLC, he operated a few business while enjoying time as an actor and singer.

Anton and his wife, Mary, had two sons.

Source:

Salt Lake City Tribune, October 15, 2004