Bill Laughlin

William Merle Laughlin (December 10, 1915 – November 22, 1993) was an American professional basketball player. 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. In the NBL, he averaged 8.6 points per game.

After his playing career, Laughlin served in the Navy during World War II, then became a high school teacher and basketball coach.