Wes Unseld Passes Away At 74

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Wes Unseld Passes Away At 74 

Post#1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Tue Jun 2, 2020 2:37 pm

Hall of Famer Wes Unseld has passed away at the age of 74.


The family said in a statement that Unseld had lengthy health issues, most recently with pneumonia.


"He was the rock of our family -- an extremely devoted patriarch who reveled in being with his wife, children, friends and teammates," the family said. "He was our hero and loved playing and working around the game of basketball for the cities of Baltimore and Washington D.C., cities he proudly wore on his chest for so many years."


Unseld was part of the franchise's only NBA title, in 1978, when he was named Finals MVP. He won the regular-season MVP award in 1969 and was a five-time All-Star.

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Re: Wes Unseld Passes Away At 74 

Post#2 » by TheBomb81 » Tue Jun 2, 2020 4:54 pm

R.I.P. to the greatest center in Bullets/Wizards history.
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Re: Wes Unseld Passes Away At 74 

Post#3 » by Nites » Tue Jun 2, 2020 7:04 pm

Wow... 2020 is on pace to be the worst year of all time. Rest in Peace Wes.
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Re: Wes Unseld Passes Away At 74 

Post#4 » by SixStringAxis » Wed Jun 3, 2020 12:58 am

How come espn doesnt have this one their front page and no one is talking about this? I know a lot of websites are blacked out but even with everything going on its sad that he's not being honored.
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Re: Wes Unseld Passes Away At 74 

Post#5 » by Stone » Wed Jun 3, 2020 1:59 am

Wes Uncel is a legend....one of the greats. RIP

My condolences to his family and friends
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Re: Wes Unseld Passes Away At 74 

Post#6 » by njknicks » Wed Jun 3, 2020 3:56 am

Condolences to the Unseld family ... RIP legend

One of the greatest front-court players to ever suit up.

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