DeathDecember 162024

Dick Van Arsdale

Dick Van Arsdale, American basketball player (born 1943)

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When
Monday, December 16 20242 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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Person
Dick Van Arsdale

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Richard Albert Van Arsdale was an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns. A three-time NBA All-Star selection with the Suns, his No. 5 jersey was retired by the Phoenix Suns and he is a member of the Suns Ring of Honor. Jerry Colangelo, who was the Suns' first general manager, interim coach (twice), and part owner called Van Arsdale "the pillar of the Phoenix Suns franchise" upon Van Arsdale's retirement in 1977.

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