Bob Boozer
1937–2012 (age 75)
Professional basketball player
Biography
Bob Boozer (1937-2012) earned acclaim as an Olympic gold medalist in 1960 and went on to a professional basketball career that culminated in an NBA championship, showcasing his size, skill, and leadership at every stop.
After his playing days, he remained a mentor to younger athletes and kept close ties to the communities that supported him, his memory honored at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.