William "Bill" August Kooistra (August 26, 1926 – March 30, 1995) was an American water polo player who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics and in the 1956 Summer Olympics.

He was born in Chicago and is the older brother of Sam Kooistra.

William Kooistra

Kooistra was a member of the American water polo team which finished fourth in the 1952 tournament. He played seven matches.

William Kooistra

Four years later he finished fifth with the American team the 1956 tournament. He played five matches.

William Kooistra

In 1976, he was inducted into the USA Water Polo Hall of Fame.

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1926 births

1995 deaths

American male water polo players

Olympic water polo players for the United States

Water polo players at the 1952 Summer Olympics

Water polo players at the 1956 Summer Olympics