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Manute Bol
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Manute Bol

1985

After a battling a life-threatening kidney, Manute Bol passed away on Saturday at the age of 47. SI looks back at some photos of the Sudanese hero.

After arriving in America, Bol briefly attended Cleveland State before transferring to the University of Bridgeport. During his one season with the Division II Purple Knights, Bol averaged 22.5 points, 13.5 rebounds and 7.5 blocked shots per game.

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