Hank Gathers

Basketball player, USC star center

Hank Gathers - Basketball player, USC star center
Born

1967
58 years ago

Died

March 4th, 1990
35 years ago — 23 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at the University of Southern California, where averaged 27.2 points per game during the 1988-89 season. Achieved consensus first-team All-American honors in 1989. His athletic prowess led to notable performances in the NCAA tournament. Tragically collapsed during a game in 1990, and later passed away due to a heart condition, raising awareness about such issues.

Averaged 27.2 points per game in 1988-89 season

Consensus first-team All-American in 1989

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