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Darryl Dawkins(1957-2015)

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Darryl Dawkins (January 11, 1957 - August 27, 2015) was an American professional basketball player, most noted for his days with the National Basketball Association's Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets, although he also played briefly for the Detroit Pistons and Utah Jazz late in his career. His nickname, "Chocolate Thunder", was bestowed upon him by Stevie Wonder. He was known for his powerful dunks, which led to the NBA adopting breakaway rims due to his shattering the backboard on two occasions in 1979.
BornJanuary 11, 1957
DiedAugust 27, 2015(58)
BornJanuary 11, 1957
DiedAugust 27, 2015(58)
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The Lewis Lloyd Black Magic
  • Actor
  • 2011
The 1977 NBA Finals (1977)
The 1977 NBA Finals
TV Mini Series
  • Self - Philadelphia 76ers Center
  • Self - Philadelphia Eagles Center
Michael Jordan in NBA Hardwood Classics (1990)
NBA Hardwood Classics
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TV Series
  • Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1982 NBA Finals (1982)
1982 NBA Finals
TV Mini Series
  • Self - Philadelphia 76ers Center

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  • The Lewis Lloyd Black Magic
    • Actor
    • 2011

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 6′ 11″ (2.11 m)
  • Born
    • January 11, 1957
    • Orlando, Florida, USA
  • Died
    • August 27, 2015
    • Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouses
      Janice HodermanOctober 12, 2001 - August 27, 2015 (his death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    TV Commercial: Wheaties (Late 70s)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Interview
    • 3 Articles

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    Played Center in the NBA for 14 years for the Philadelphia 76ers (1975-1982), New Jersey Nets (1982-1987), Utah Jazz (1987), and Detroit Pistons (1987-1989).
  • Nicknames
    • Chocolate Thunder
    • The Dawk

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