Billy Bitter
University of North Carolina |
William Benz Bitter (born June 10, 1988) is an American former professional lacrosse player for the Charlotte Hounds and Denver Outlaws of the outdoor Major League Lacrosse from 2011–2013. Bitter was also drafted by Buffalo Bandits of the indoor National Lacrosse League. Bitter played college lacrosse for the University of North Carolina.
Personal
The son of Ward and Nancy Bitter, Bitter is one of 6 kids who all played lacrosse at the college level. His father, Ward Bitter II, is in the Boston College Hall of Fame for being an All-American lacrosse player at Boston College.[1]
Lacrosse career
Bitter accepted a scholarship to the
2012 league expansion deal.[4] In 2011, he was also selected in the 4th round of the National Lacrosse League draft by the Buffalo Bandits.[5] Bitter was the 33rd pick overall. He was also taken in the 6th round of the North American Lacrosse League rookie entry draft with the last pick (Round 6, pick 30) by the Jacksonville Bullies. He chose to only play in the outdoor league of Major League Lacrosse. He signed an endorsement deal with Cascade Maverik Lacrosse in 2011.[6]
Statistics
University of North Carolina
| Season | GP | G | A | Pts | PPG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 16 | 25 | 14 | 39 | -- | |
| 2010 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 44 | -- | |
| 2009 | 18 | 46 | 25 | 71 | -- | |
| 2008 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 21 | -- | |
| Totals | 63 | 99 | 76 | 175 | -- |
References
- ^ "Boston College Eagles". bceagles.cstv.
- ^ a b "Bitter, Billy". University of North Carolina. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ "2011 MLL Draft Results". MLL. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ Connor Wilson. "Charlotte Hounds Acquire Bitter & Schmidt – Good Trade!". Lax All-Stars. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ "2011 NLL Draft Results". Swarmitup.com. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ "Monkey Business: Billy Bitter". Retrieved July 30, 2019.