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IL HR1340
Resolution
Status
Passed
1/6/2013
Primary Sponsor
John Bradley
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AI Summary
- Born and raised in Gobbler's Knob, 15 miles south of McLeansboro, Illinois; youngest of 10 children raised by his mother after his father died when he was 4 years old
- Graduated as an all-State player from McLeansboro High School in 1960 and played basketball at the University of Evansville, leading the team to NCAA College Division Championships including a perfect 29-0 season in 1965
- Drafted by the Baltimore Bullets in 1965 (4th pick) and later played for the Chicago Bulls, finishing 4th on the Bulls' all-time scoring list with a career rebounding average of 7.4 rebounds per game
- Became the Utah Jazz head coach in December 1988 and achieved 16 consecutive playoff seasons, 6 division championships, 10 seasons with over 50 wins, 2 NBA Finals appearances, and 1,000 wins all with the same team; inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in April 2009
- Hamilton County High School will rename its gymnasium as the Sloan Gymnasium on December 15, 2012, in recognition of his lifelong achievements in basketball
Legislative Description
HONORS - JERRY SLOAN
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
1/6/2013
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