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Hank Gathers

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American basketball player (1967-1990)

United StatesBasketball PlayersLived 1967 to 1990 · aged 23
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Eric Wilson "Hank" Gathers Jr. was an American college basketball player for the Loyola Marymount Lions in the West Coast Conference (WCC). As a junior in 1989, he became the second player in NCAA Division I history to lead the nation in scoring and rebounding in the same season.

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Gathers' tombstone in Mount Lawn Cemetery in Sharon Hill, PennsylvaniaGathers' tombstone in Mount Lawn Cemetery in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania

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Loyola Marymount Lions men's basketball1987-1990
USC Trojans men's basketball1985-1986

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Rick AdelmanAlso played for Loyola Marymount Lions men's basketballBryce Dejean-JonesAlso played for USC Trojans men's basketballDewayne DedmonAlso played for USC Trojans men's basketballRichard PetruškaAlso played for Loyola Marymount Lions men's basketballLeon RobinsonAlso played for Loyola Marymount Lions men's basketballHarold MinerAlso played for USC Trojans men's basketball

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Eric Wilson "Hank" Gathers Jr. was an American college basketball player for the Loyola Marymount Lions in the West Coast Conference (WCC). As a junior in 1989, he became the second player in NCAA Division I history to lead the nation in scoring and rebounding in the same season. Gathers was a consensus second-team All-American as a senior in 1990. His No. 44 was retired by the Lions, who also placed a statue of him in his honor outside their home arena Gersten Pavilion.

Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
deceased
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Lived 1967 to 1990 · aged 23
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