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Eric Wilson "Hank" Gathers Jr. [1] (February 11, 1967 – March 4, 1990) was an American college basketball player for the Loyola Marymount Lions in the West Coast Conference (WCC). As a junior in 1989, he became the second player in NCAA Division I history to lead the nation in scoring and rebounding in the same season.
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story is an American 1992 sports drama biography television film [8] about the life of Loyola Marymount basketball player Eric "Hank" Gathers, written for Tribune Entertainment by Fred Johnson, Don Enright and Ed Fields, and directed by Charles Braverman.
He entered his senior season as a national player of the year candidate and potential NBA lottery pick. Hank Gathers died at 23 years old after collapsing on the basketball court. (Tim de Frisco ...
Basketball has a considerably higher ratio of African-Americans than other sports. [4] Other deaths were caused by drug abuse. [5] Included are NBA players, WNBA players, college players, and players in other notable leagues who died before their retirement from basketball. Players who died following the conclusion of their career should not be ...
Eric Montross, the UNC basketball star in the early 1990s who went on to play in the NBA for nearly a decade, has died of cancer at age 52. His family made the announcement Monday.
Eric was a great player and accomplished student, but the impacts he made on our community went way beyond the basketball court. ... Montross finished his high school career with 1,873 points and ...
Larry Fleisher, president and general counsel to the National Basketball Association Players' Association. Naismith Hall of Fame. [60] Dan Gilbert, owner, Cleveland Cavaliers; Harry Glickman, founder & president, Portland Trail Blazers (deceased) Todd Golden, player, and coach of the Florida Gators
Upon the news of Eric Montross’ death, tributes poured in on Monday. The greatest part of his legacy extends well beyond basketball. Eric Montross was once a hero to a dying teen.