R.I.P. to a Philadelphia Sports Legend

[Mo Cheeks]

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketba ... obit_N.htm

[Philaflava]

Didn't expect this thread. My cousin Taryn is married to Andy. RIP.

[Philaflava]

[quote]By RICH HOFMANN

Sixers beat writer Phil Jasner dies at age 68

By RICH HOFMANN
Philadelphia Daily News

hofmanr@phillynews.com

PHILADELPHIA basketball is less a sport than it is a community: past and present, college and pro, the people and their stories woven together. Phil Jasner, the premier chronicler of that community, as well as one of its most cherished members, died last night at age 68.

A Daily News staff reporter since 1972 and the paper's 76ers beat writer since 1981, Jasner distinguished himself by his generosity and his even-handedness and his persistence most of all. He was an old-fashioned reporter who grew to be the most important basketball voice in a basketball city, known for both his fairness and his decency.
Phil Jasner speaks at July announcement of his selection to the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame.
JONATHAN YU / Staff Photographer
Phil Jasner speaks at July announcement of his selection to the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame.
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[Digs Darklighter]

love the jas...not as much as Sammy D though

RIP

if conlin goes...ill never read a philadelphia daily news again

[Philaflava]

Yeah it was awesome of Sammy to fly in and miss his game.

[Tommy Bunz]

Damn. RIP.