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FORMER NBA CHAMPION IS DEAD AT AGE 74

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Former NBA champion player and coach Chris Ford, who
rose to prominence during his time with the Boston Celtics,
has died Tuesday. He made the first 3-pointer in NBA history
on Oct. 12, 1979.

Chris Ford, Boston Celtics champion who made first 3-pointer in NBA ...

Former NBA Player, Coach Chris Ford Dies at 74

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LEGENDARY HOOPS STAR HAS DIED AT 79

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Paul Theron Silas (July 12, 1943 – December 11, 2022)


(UPI) – Paul Silas was a College Basketball Hall of Famer
and three-time NBA champion. 

Immediately upon retirement in 1980, Silas began a coaching
career with the San Diego Clippers.  

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HISTORY WAS MADE ON THIS DAY

today in history

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CAMILLE BOHANNON

Tony Bennett Rare Photos: See How He Got His Start | Time

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Singer Tony Bennett (Anthony Dominick Benedetto) is
96 today.

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BASKETBALL GREAT HAS DIED AT AGE 88

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William Felton Russell (February 12, 1934 – July 31, 2022)

Russell is widely considered to be one of the greatest
basketball players of all-time.

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ROOKIE JERSEY GOES UP FOR AUCTION

Image 1 - Kobe Bryant 1996 Fleer Ultra Rookie #52 PSA 9 Mint Los Angeles Lakers - Rare

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — A jersey worn by Kobe Bryant
in his rookie season, including two playoff games, will be sold
at auction.

David Kohler of SCP Auctions said “the jersey from the 1996-97
season could fetch between $3 million and $5 million in an online
auction that begins May 18”.
   

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David Kohler, SCP Auctions

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