Jack Haley, Former NBA Player, Dies at Age 51

March 17th, 2015 by Adam Wells Leave a reply »

Former NBA center and power forward Jack Haley, who played for four teams in 10 seasons from 1988 to 1998, has passed away at the age of 51.   

The Orange County Coroner Division of the Orange County Sheriff's website confirmed the news, per Todd Harmonson of the Orange County Register. Harmonson added, "The coroner's site said Haley died at Los Alamitos Medical Center on Monday afternoon and that there were no signs of foul play."


Haley's family provided a statement:

It is with great sadness that the Haley family announces the passing of our beloved father, son, and brother. Jack was honored and grateful for the opportunity to play in the NBA for nine years, alongside world-class athletes with the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs, and New Jersey Nets.

New York Knicks president Phil Jackson, who coached Haley during two different stints with the Chicago Bulls in 1989 and 1995, reacted to the news on Twitter:



Former Bulls legend Scottie Pippen also tweeted out his condolences ...

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