Person in history
Dick Van Arsdale
Dick Van Arsdale, American basketball player (born 1943)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2024 · December 16
Their story
Who they were
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.
Why this date
Dick Van Arsdale appears on our December 16 calendar for 2024 as a death entry.
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December 16 2024.
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