Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

Billy Berris

Born into basketball in 1950 as the son of Henry “Honey” Berris (a 1990 inductee). All-around athlete attended Mumford High School 1965-1968. Captain of his basketball team in his junior and senior years, led team in scoring and assists. As a senior, was selected by coaches as one of the top six guards in the city and the league. All-City in tennis, as well; was a two-year captain. Played college basketball at Wayne State. Represented the USA a record six times as a master’s basketball player at World Maccabi and Pan Am Games (1993-2000) and player-coach in 2001, winning a record six medal. Inducted 2002

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