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Washington Bullets Legend Wes Unseld Passes Away At Age 74

Legendary NBA Hall of Fame athlete Wes Unseld passed away this morning at age 74.  Unseld led the then Washington Bullets to their only NBA championship in 1978 and was one of only two players to win league MVP as a rookie.
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Legendary NBA Hall of Fame athlete Wes Unseld passed away this morning at age 74. Unseld led the then Washington Bullets to their only NBA championship in 1978 and was one of only two players to win league MVP as a rookie.

At only 6'7" at the center position, Unseld was known as one of the toughest players to ever play the game.  Unseld would also go on to serve as the head coach of the Bullets, vice-president as well as the franchise's general manager.

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