William Arthur Klucas (July 8, 1941 – April 22, 2014) was an American college and professional

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coach. Klucas coached over 500 games in the

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(CBA), coached professionally in Canada and Brazil, and was an assistant college coach at

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and the

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. He was also head coach for the

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for two seasons. In 1980, Klucas was named CBA Coach of the Year and his

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won the league championship.1986-87 Continental Basketball Association Official Guide and Register, page 118

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