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RIP Mark Eaton

So sad. If it’s a bike accident, what more do these big guys need? If you can’t see Eaton and Bradley on bikes, then you have no business driving. Or did he suffer a health issue while biking? Either way, so sad. RIP
 
Awful to hear. I've never met him but I've had family that has on a few occasions and have said he's one of the nicest guys they've ever met
 
Big Mark was a huge part of the Jazz teams I grew up watching. I also liked him as a TV analyst after his playing days were over. Rest in peace, Mark - we'll miss you.
 
The Thriller said:
So sad. If it’s a bike accident, what more do these big guys need? If you can’t see Eaton and Bradley on bikes, then you have no business driving. Or did he suffer a health issue while biking? Either way, so sad. RIP
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Sounds like it was a heart attack when he was riding the bike.

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Former Utah Jazz All-Star Mark Eaton dies at age 64

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) – Former Utah Jazz All-Star center and 2-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Mark Eaton has passed away at the age of 64. The Jazz said that police said Eaton w…
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This is going to bum me out a bit the whole day.
 
RIP and God bless his family.

I actually talked to Mark twice in my life, both were memorable as he was such a nice guy.
 
Sad news. Met him once in the bathroom at the airport. Nice guy. He had broken a wrist after his ski pole got caught in the new electronic gates at Deer Valley. He didn't let his enormous size keep him from living a seeming normal life.
 
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