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George Mikan

Age: 80

professional basketball player who at 6'10" was the game's first “big man.” He was a three-time All America player for DePaul and led the Minneapolis Lakers to five titles in six years. He was also the ABA's first commissioner.

Died: Scottsdale, AZ, June 1, 2005

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