Former Pistons GM McCloskey Dies at 91

Former Pistons GM McCloskey Dies at 91

The Monday Morning Quarterback   11:30 PM

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Jack McCloskey, who assembled two NBA championship teams as general manager of the Detroit Pistons, died Thursday in Savannah, Ga., the team announced. McCloskey, 91, had Alzheimer's disease, and his wife, Leslie, told the Detroit Free Press last month that he was in a Savannah facility that cares for patients with Alzheimer's and dementia. McCloskey ran…

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Former Kentucky, Baylor Coach Morriss Reveals Alzheimer's Battle

Former Kentucky, Baylor Coach Morriss Reveals Alzheimer's Battle

The Monday Morning Quarterback   4:19 PM

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Former Kentucky and Baylor head coach Guy Morriss revealed he is battling Alzheimer's disease, WKYT-TV in Lexington reported. Morriss, who also played 15 NFL seasons as an offensive lineman, said he was diagnosed last fall. He said he was having trouble doing minor tasks. "At first I couldn't write my name," Morriss told WKYT. "I would…

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