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.

www.sltrib.com

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 Idiotic Minivan K]

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

 

[The Thriller]

So sad. If it’s a bike accident, what more do these big guys need? If you can’t see Eaton and Bradley on bikes, then you have no business driving. Or did he suffer a health issue while biking? Either way, so sad. RIP

 

[Crawlnstall]

Awful to hear. I've never met him but I've had family that has on a few occasions and have said he's one of the nicest guys they've ever met

 

[Moonlight Graham]

Big Mark was a huge part of the Jazz teams I grew up watching. I also liked him as a TV analyst after his playing days were over. Rest in peace, Mark - we'll miss you.

 

[Nate505]

So sad. If it’s a bike accident, what more do these big guys need? If you can’t see Eaton and Bradley on bikes, then you have no business driving. Or did he suffer a health issue while biking? Either way, so sad. RIP

Sounds like it was a heart attack when he was riding the bike.

Former Utah Jazz All-Star Mark Eaton dies at age 64

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) – Former Utah Jazz All-Star center and 2-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Mark Eaton has passed away at the age of 64. The Jazz said that police said Eaton w…

www.abc4.com

This is going to bum me out a bit the whole day.

 

[cooldude32]

Sounds like it was a heart attack when he was riding the bike.

Former Utah Jazz All-Star Mark Eaton dies at age 64

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) – Former Utah Jazz All-Star center and 2-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Mark Eaton has passed away at the age of 64. The Jazz said that police said Eaton w…

www.abc4.com

That was my first guess as well.

 

[Thee Idiotic Minivan K]

Enjoy, again, thanks for everything Mark Eaton!!

 

[Hax0rs]

RIP and God bless his family.

I actually talked to Mark twice in my life, both were memorable as he was such a nice guy.

 

[Thee Idiotic Minivan K]

All time leader in blocked shots per game. 3.50.