Hall of Fame basketball player Wes Unseld, who guided the Washington Bullets to their only championship in 1978, has died at the age of 74.
The Wizards released a statement that read in part:
“Wes Unseld passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by family following lengthy health battles, 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. 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.”
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Loved Wes ! His on camera personality..and highlights of the hoops too ! Gentle and sincere !
ReplyDeleteWhen I lived in Baltimore, I loved watching him play: defense and rebounding were his signature.
ReplyDeleteClass act on and off the court.
Funny how they had to change the name of the team from Bullets to Wizards just because some people thought "Bullets" was not politically correct.
ReplyDeleteFaster than a speeding teddy bear?
DeleteGreat player indeed.
ReplyDeleteLoyal friend to Abe and to the Bullets/Wizards franchise.
Gentle Giant Indeed!