Matt Harpring
Basketball player and sportscaster
A former professional basketball player, excelled as a small forward in the NBA. Played for the Orlando Magic and Utah Jazz. After retiring, transitioned to sportscasting, contributing analysis and commentary on basketball. Harpring was a standout player at Georgia Tech, where he earned All-ACC honors before entering the NBA.
Played for the Orlando Magic and Utah Jazz
Contributed as a sportscaster on NBA coverage
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Estonian politician and minister
Born
May 31st, 1950 75 years ago
Died
December 29th, 2022 3 years ago — 72 years old
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German musician and Kraftwerk member
Born
May 31st, 1952 73 years ago
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French director and producer of DIC Entertainment
Born
May 31st, 1950 75 years ago
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Economist and physicist, Nobel Laureate
Born
May 31st, 1911 114 years ago
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Actor in 'The Lion in Winter' and 'Trading Places'
Born
May 31st, 1922 103 years ago
Died
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