American basketball head coach and retired player (1954–2024).

Born October 19th, 1954 in Philadelphia.

Died July 16th, 2024 at 69 years old in Philadelphia (stroke). ^[ref]

Bear Bryant

Born September 11th, 1913 in Fordyce.

Died January 26th, 1983 at 69 years old

Joe Paterno

Born December 21st, 1926 in Brooklyn.

Died January 22nd, 2012 at 85 years old

Kobe Bryant

Born August 23rd, 1978 in Philadelphia.

Died January 26th, 2020 at 41 years old

Joe Johnson

Born June 29th, 1981 in Little Rock.

Jerry West

Born May 28th, 1938 in Chelyan.

Died June 12th, 2024 at 86 years old