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[arfmax]

Former Bulls great and broadcaster Norm Van Lier has died at the age of 61.

The Cook County medical examiner's office says Van Lier died Thursday 26-Feb-09. Chicago Fire Department spokesman Quention Curtis says firefighters responding to a request for a well-being check found Van Lier unresponsive shortly before 1 p.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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[arfmax]

Sadly, on the same day that 'Stormin' Norman Van Lier died, Bulls legend Johnny “Red” Kerr has passed away on 26-Feb-09 at the age of 76.

Kerr, a native of Chicago, was a part of the Chicago Bulls organization in various capacities for 35 of the franchise’s 43 seasons, most notably as a team broadcaster for more than 30 years. He also served as the team’s first head coach in 1966, and earned NBA Coach of the Year honors for the 1966-67 season, when he directed the first-year Bulls to a playoff appearance. Kerr is the only head coach in NBA history to lead an expansion team to the playoffs during its inaugural season. As head coach of the Bulls, Kerr directed the team to a record of 62-101 (.380). “Red” was also the franchise’s business manager for two seasons (1973-74, 1974-75).
In addition to his Bulls ties, Kerr played 12 seasons (1954-1966) in the NBA for the Syracuse Nationals, Philadelphia 76ers and the Baltimore Bullets. During his 12 years in the NBA, his teams never missed the playoffs, highlighted by Syracuse’s run to the NBA Championship in 1955. From 1954 to1965, Kerr appeared in a then-NBA record 844 consecutive games. A three-time NBA All-Star, he finished his career with more than 10,000 points and over 10,000 rebounds. In all, he appeared in 905 NBA games and averaged 13.8 ppg, 11.2 rpg and 2.2 apg in 30.7 mpg. In recognition of his significant contributions, for over 50 years, to the game of basketball as a player, coach, administrator and broadcaster, Kerr received the 2009 John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

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[detroittigerfan76]

Brad Van Pelt Passed away this past sunday of a sudden heart attack
at his home here in Harrison MI.

[Incident57]

Tom Sturdivant
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html

[xtra-innings]

One of the better TTM signers, NFL HOFer George McAfee, passes away at the age of 90 years.

http://www.latimes.com/news/printedi...,1953523.story

[TannieS]

Some Hockey ones this year:

Larry Regan
Cy Thomas
Sid Finney

[palantri]

WWE and TNA Wrestler Andrew "Test" Martin passed away last night

[metrotheme]

Two Baseball to Add -
Bennett "Ben" Flowers
Carroll "Whitey" Lockman

News about their passings are available - http://baseballhappenings.blogspot.com

[maple19]

Hockey
Saturday Night Vertern NHL Player Died
Walt Poddubny 49 Years Old

Mike

[RockiesFan33]

George Kell - passed away 3/24/09. A very sad day for the hobby. Mr. Kell was one of the truly great friends to autograph collectors and baseball fans.