manute bol

[Uninformed]

Former Sixer Manute Bol dead at 47

By Keith Pompey

INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

A giant among even NBA stars and a towering symbol of hope in his native Sudan, Manute Bol, a former 76er, died Saturday morning. He was 47.

Bol passed away at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville where he was being treated for acute kidney failure and a skin disease, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
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[Lester Long]

My very first NBA game was the Spurs/Bullets back in the day. The Bullets had Mugsy and Manute which made for a funny lay up line. But Manute was a great dude and will be missed.

 

[Statalyzer]

Wonder if that's the record for most disparity between the tallest and shortest players in a starting lineup?

 

[Third Coast]

What a great compassionate and caring person. May he rest in peace. He served this life well.

 

[EPThorn]

I wish his passing got more than just a quick mention on espn. Although he wasnt a great player, he was a novelty and will be remembered for his compassion and charity.
Bol gave up almost ALL of his earnings to help his country. I think we all wish there were more players as selfless as him.

 

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[dangdirtysooner]

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[I_Live_In_OK]

lol

 

[Statalyzer]

Ah, you're right dangdirty. Thought Georghe Muresan was taller but just looked it up and he was also 7'7". Golden State did draft a 7'8" player in the 80s, but he never played a game in the NBA.