| Bill Laughlin | |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 2 |
| Weight Lb: | 185 |
| Birth Date: | 10 December 1915 |
| Birth Place: | Hookstown, Pennsylvania |
| Death Place: | Washington, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality: | American |
| High School: | East Liverpool (East Liverpool, Ohio) |
| College: | Washington & Jefferson (1935–1938) |
| Career Position: | Forward |
| Years1: | 1938 |
| Team1: | Elmira Colonels |
| Years2: | 1938–1939 |
| Team2: | Cleveland White Horses |
| Years3: | 1939–1941 |
| Team3: | East Liverpool Fleetwing |
| Cyears1: | 1939–1943 |
| Cteam1: | East Liverpool HS |
| Cyears2: | 1946–1962 |
| Cteam2: | Washington HS |
William Merle Laughlin (December 10, 1915 – November 22, 1993) was an American professional basketball player.[1] [2] He played for the Elmira Colonels in the New York State Professional Basketball League, as well as the Cleveland White Horses in the National Basketball League.[2] In the NBL, he averaged 8.6 points per game.[1] [3]
After his playing career, Laughlin served in the Navy during World War II, then became a high school teacher and basketball coach.[2]