MOSES MALONE-- Died September 13 at age 60. The 6-foot-ten Malone jumped straight from high school to the pros and became a three-time MVP and all-time leader in offensive rebounds. Said opposing coach Stan Albeck: "Thou shalt not drive the lane against Moses."
YOGI BERRA-- Died September 22 at age 90. Won three MVP awards and a record 10 World series with the New York Yankees. he was beloved for his Yogi-isms such as "Always go to other people's funerals. Otherwise, they won't come to yours."
MICHAEL WRIGHT-- Died November 10 at age 35. Played as a freshman on the Farragut team that included Kevin Garnett and Ronnie Fields. Played professionally overseas 2001 to 2015 after starring at Arizona.
MEADOWLARK LEMON-- Died Dec.December 27 at age 83. "The Clown Prince" of the Harlem Globetrotters. The man Wilt Chamberlain called "the most sensational, awesoe, incredible basketball player I've ever seen.
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