Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan has died following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia.
The Utah Jazz announced on Thursday morning that Sloan has died at age 78. The team issued a statement praising the former coach for all he meant to the franchise.
“Jerry Sloan will always be synonymous with the Utah Jazz,” the statement read. “He will forever be a part of the Utah Jazz organization and we join his family, friends and fans in mourning his loss. We are so thankful for what he accomplished here in Utah and the decades of dedication, loyalty and tenacity he brought to our franchise.”
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Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 5/22/20
