RIP Mark Eaton

[Handlogten's Heros]

By every and all accounts a great person which should mean more in these conversations. It’s a very sad day.

That’s the impression I got. Everyone that I know that met him said he was the nicest dude. I wish we would have given him more broadcast time... always seemed well spoken and thoughtful. Interestingly enough Sloan was the same way... you’d think he’d be kinda prickly.

Class act. Wish his family well.

 

[cowhide]

News like this makes an old man cry. Mark Eaton made himself into a very good basketball player but he was always a good human being. Just a very sad day.

 

[bopahull]

Talked to Mark a few times over the years. He was a fine gentleman, a very nice person, and one huge man.

 

[infection]

I had seen him on cameo and almost booked him for a playoff hype thread. That will be a big regret.

 

[oneye]

RIP Mark, so sad

 

[JazzGal]

Our paths crossed a few times over the years, but I never dared talk to him. I loved walking by him though. Made me feel so small.

I heard the news at my niece's wedding luncheon today. Put a damper on the event a bit.

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[416Klawzz]

RIP big man, you will forever be in our hearts.

 

[midnight_hwy]

RIP Mark… You came to the Jazz in a time that I’d just began to follow the Jazz, and had just began playing center on my Jr High team. You influenced me, and made me go after every block and rebound that I could possibly get to. I’ll always remember the times we met and how great it was to shake your hand and listen to your words of advice. Thanks so much for all you did for all of us.


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[enchilada_style]

He was a good dude I’m sad to see him go


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[Jazzman12]

I think the most surprising thing is how many people in this forum alone had multiple interactions with the big guy. I myself had 3 chance meetings with the man and he was extraordinarily nice. The one that sticks out the most was a Mickey Thompson Off-road Race at Rice Eccles in the 90’s. My work gave me some free VIP tickets for the event and I ended up sitting right next to Mark.

We chatted the entire time and he was extremely gracious to each and every person that came over for an autograph. I’ll go to my grave insisting that if Mark didn’t have his career shortened by back problems, the Jazz win one or both of the Finals appearances vs the Bulls.

RIP to a true gentleman.

 

[infection]

I would have liked to have seen an overlap in the Eaton/Hornacek years.

 

[NUMBERICA]

I would have liked to have seen an overlap in the Eaton/Hornacek years.

Would’ve been insane. Gotta wonder if the Jazz make it to the finals in at least one of ‘94 or ‘95.