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Willis Reed
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Born
June 25
,
1942
·
Hico, Louisiana, USA
Died
March 21
,
2023
·
Houston, Texas, USA
(congestive heart failure)
Birth name
Willis Reed Jr.
Nickname
The Captain
Height
6′ 9″ (2.06 m)
Mini Bio
Willis Reed was born on June 25, 1942 in Hico, Louisiana, USA. He was married to Gale Kennedy and Geraldine Oliver. He died on March 21, 2023 in Houston, Texas, USA.
Family
Spouses
Gale Kennedy
(August 20, 1983 - March 21, 2023) (his death, 2 children)
Geraldine Oliver
(February 12, 1963 - ?) (divorced, 2 children)
Children
Veronica
Karl
Parents
Willis Reed Sr.
Inell Reed
Trivia
Named to 1970 All-NBA first team.
1970 NBA MVP.
1965 NBA Rookie of the Year.
Center/Forward with New York Knicks (1964-1974).
Member of 1970 and 1973 NBA Championship teams.
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