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Manute Bol Dead at 47

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Tigerfan00

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Jun 19, 2010 5:13 PM
RIP Manute

He did a lot for Sudan and seemed to be always having fundraisers for the country also.
Jun 19, 2010 5:13pm
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Stiffman

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Jun 19, 2010 5:17 PM
RIP. Good man.
Jun 19, 2010 5:17pm
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Ankle Breaker

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Jun 19, 2010 6:05 PM
RIP Manute. He gave everything he had to help the Sudan. The world needs more people like Manute Bol.
Jun 19, 2010 6:05pm
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sonofsam

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Jun 19, 2010 6:13 PM
Sad News...
Jun 19, 2010 6:13pm
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Jun 19, 2010 9:20 PM
RIP Manute. Definitely one of the good guys.

My best friend ran into him at O'Hare airport a few years ago. Literally. He said he wasn't paying attention and bumped into this guy and looked up to apologize but he was staring straight into some guys stomach. He kept looking up and finally realized it was Manute.
Jun 19, 2010 9:20pm
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Jun 19, 2010 9:25 PM
Agree.
Jun 19, 2010 9:25pm
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THE4RINGZ

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Jun 19, 2010 9:26 PM
Rest in Peace really big guy. His heart was even bigger than his enormous frame.
Jun 19, 2010 9:26pm
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Jun 19, 2010 9:41 PM
I wish to echo the sentiments of others regarding the passing of a man who truly loved his country and the people who lived there. One of the world's great examples of humanitarianism at work. RIP Manute. The world is a much poorer place without your kindness and compassion. Hopefully, those that you touched will reach out and touch others in your name.
Jun 19, 2010 9:41pm
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Ironman92

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Jun 19, 2010 9:52 PM
Manute was awesome...RIP
Jun 19, 2010 9:52pm
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Ironman92

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Jun 19, 2010 10:20 PM
February 26th 1987

Manute Bol

10 pts
19 rb
15 BLOCKS....think about that for a minute

I know he had more career blocks than points and I'm pretty sure he had more career 10+ block games than he did 10+ point games

I believe later in his career he hit 5 or 6 3's in a game....what a sight for those of you too young
Jun 19, 2010 10:20pm
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mths_2013

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Jun 19, 2010 10:20 PM
He was one hell of an athlete...RIP.
Jun 19, 2010 10:20pm
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Ironman92

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Jun 19, 2010 10:21 PM
I seem to recall early in his career he could only bench press 80 lbs
Jun 19, 2010 10:21pm
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darbypitcher22

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Jun 19, 2010 11:07 PM
7'7"?!?

I knew he was tall, but good lord!!!!

RIP
Jun 19, 2010 11:07pm
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killdeer

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Jun 19, 2010 11:36 PM
quiet and unassuming

perhaps the most out-of -proportion athlete of all time

freakishly thin for his height.

Manute we all remember you
Jun 19, 2010 11:36pm
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Ironman92

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Jun 19, 2010 11:37 PM
He did NOT have to jump to dunk....FACT
Jun 19, 2010 11:37pm
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Ironman92

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Jun 19, 2010 11:39 PM
He's listed by basketball reference at 7'7 and 200 lbs......he was thinnner when he came into the league.....I wanna say he was 160 lbs by my memory
Jun 19, 2010 11:39pm
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Nick Mangold

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Jun 19, 2010 11:50 PM
Jun 19, 2010 11:50pm
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sherm03

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Jun 20, 2010 12:02 AM
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Jun 20, 2010 12:02am
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killdeer

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Jun 20, 2010 12:12 AM
^^^that just about says it all.
Jun 20, 2010 12:12am
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Ironman92

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Jun 20, 2010 10:10 AM
pretty cool clip......4 blocks in about 6 seconds.....uh yeah
Jun 20, 2010 10:10am
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Ironman92

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Jun 20, 2010 10:16 AM
March 3rd 1993

Manute Bol

played 24 minutes and MADE 6 3 pointers.......again at 7'7
Jun 20, 2010 10:16am
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Jun 20, 2010 10:46 AM
RIP Manute. I remember him from when I first started watching basketball.
Jun 20, 2010 10:46am
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Jun 20, 2010 4:38 PM
RIP Manute.
Jun 20, 2010 4:38pm