American basketball coach (1910–2010).

Born October 14th, 1910 in Hall.

Died June 4th, 2010 at 99 years old in UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center (gastrointestinal system disease). ^[ref]

Bill Walton

Born November 5th, 1952 in La Mesa.

Died May 27th, 2024 at 71 years old

Wilt Chamberlain

Born August 21st, 1936 in Philadelphia.

Died October 12th, 1999 at 63 years old

Jerry West

Born May 28th, 1938 in Chelyan.

Died June 12th, 2024 at 86 years old

Joe Bryant

Born October 19th, 1954 in Philadelphia.

Died July 16th, 2024 at 69 years old

Bob Knight

Born October 25th, 1940 in Massillon.

Died November 1st, 2023 at 83 years old