Manute Bol
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Manute Bol, one of the tallest players in NBA history, died Saturday at the age of 47, a spokeswoman with the University of Virginia Medical Center confirmed to CNN. The hospital did not disclose the cause of death. Bol, who was listed at 7-feet-7 inches tall and 225 pounds, played for the Washington Bullets, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat in his 12-year career. The native of Sudan was known during and after his career for his charity work for his home country.
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http://www.cnn.com/2010/SPORT/06/19/...te.bol/?hpt=T2
I remember when Bol was playing in the NBA. He was an oddity at first--ridiculously tall and thin. He didn't have much of a game--except on defense. And then he swatted away balls like a machine in the paint. He always seemed to be smiling, and seemed like a real classy guy.