RIP Mark Eaton

[The mailman]

Former Utah Jazz Player Mark Eaton dies at age 64

KUTV - Mark Eaton the former Utah Jazz player and two-time NBA defensive player of the year, has died. 2 News learned of his passing from two sources close to Eaton. Eaton went for a bike ride around 8pm Friday in Summit County and did not return home. No foul play is suspected but his cause of...

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[Nate505]

That's really sad if it's true. There's so little out there now I'm hoping it's not, but I'll pin it anyway.

 

[The mailman]

Incredibly sad. And so young. What hurts the most is that he and Coach Sloan won’t be there to witness the Jazz finally winning a championship.

 

[Nate505]

Yup, it looks like the Jazz confirmed it

Utah Jazz great Mark Eaton dies at age 64

Jazz one-time All-Star and two-time Defensive Player of the Year Mark Eaton has died, the Tribune can confirm. He was 64.

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Well ****.

 

[Jeditiger]

This sucks hard. RIP Big Mark Eaton. Pouring one out for you today, big guy!

 

[slc]

Shocked
Have met Mark couple times and very likable guy
If a bike crash that makes Eaton and Shawn Bradley injured very badly in less than a year
WOW

 

[whatthe]

Wow, unbelievable an icon is dead. So sad.

 

[MVP]

Sucks.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

RIP Mark!! One of the best paint defenders in NBA history. Thanks for the child hood memories. And thanks for leaving this state better then you found it.

 

[Rubashov]

Just terrible

 

[DasJazz]

Just saw this. Terrible news! Hoping the Jazz can win one tonight for a real legend.

 

[slc]

He has blocked shot records that no one will break, not even Rudy
Rudy needs to give Mark a big salute to start tonight's game