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RIP Manute Bol

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Smallpotatoes, May 19, 2010.

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  1. qtlaw

    qtlaw Well-Known Member

    I had the opportunity to watch Manute Bol chuck up 3s for the Warriors in the '80s. Although I cringed every time he sent one flying, I loved his effervescence and blocked shots.

    Even more heartwarming were the great things that he did for his home country and selflessness.

    May he rest in peace.
     
    qtlaw, Jun 21, 2010
    #37
  2. ucacm

    ucacm Active Member

    I just read an article that stated Manute had a big gambling problem. First I'd heard of it.
     
    ucacm, Jun 21, 2010
    #38
  3. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    Link, ucacm? That would be new to me too.
     
    playthrough, Jun 21, 2010
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  4. ucacm

    ucacm Active Member

    http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-boltribute061910

     
    ucacm, Jun 21, 2010
    #40
  5. silvershadow1981

    silvershadow1981 Member

    Manute was simply an original. A kindhearted man with a talent for swatting shots and trying to save his people. And he had a rap video dedicated to him as a rookie - who had that?

     
    silvershadow1981, Jun 21, 2010
    #41
  6. BYH

    BYH Active Member

    He was coming back from one of the Connecticut casinos when he got into that terrible car accident a few years ago.
     
    BYH, Jun 21, 2010
    #42
  7. TheSportsPredictor

    TheSportsPredictor Well-Known Member

    TheSportsPredictor, Nov 21, 2017
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  8. Jake_Taylor

    Jake_Taylor Well-Known Member

     
    Jake_Taylor, Nov 22, 2017
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  9. Neutral Corner

    Neutral Corner Well-Known Member

    Neutral Corner, Nov 22, 2017
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  10. wicked

    wicked Well-Known Member

    wicked, Nov 22, 2017
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  11. manky_jimy

    manky_jimy Active Member

    If Manute was 50 in his final NBA season, that means he was born in 1944/45 and was a 40 year old rookie.
     
    manky_jimy, Nov 22, 2017
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  12. CD Boogie

    CD Boogie Well-Known Member

    I lived within driving distance of the University of Bridgeport when he was there in the 80s, and my parents or coaches used to take us to watch him play. As an 11 year old, it left a lasting impression to see someone that tall. He carved out a decent career, and despite his gaunt appearance he didn’t take shit from anyone.
     
    CD Boogie, Nov 22, 2017
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