North Carolina basketball star Eric Montross dies at age 52
Former North Carolina and NBA big man Eric Montross, who began treatment for cancer in March, died Sunday at the age of 52, his family announced.
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RIP Eric Montross
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Damn. Sorry for anyone who has to go through that, and his family.
It seems impossible that the 1993 season -- which still feels in some ways like a lost and even stolen opportunity for a championship for the Cats, has been that long ago. But basketball fades in significance when real life intrudes. I hope his family can find peace and warmth in his memory.
It seems impossible that the 1993 season -- which still feels in some ways like a lost and even stolen opportunity for a championship for the Cats, has been that long ago. But basketball fades in significance when real life intrudes. I hope his family can find peace and warmth in his memory.
Man I remember Montross in the title game against Michigan like it was yesterday. Can’t believe he was already 52. Time flies.
Sad to hear. Condolences to his family.
Sad to hear. Condolences to his family.
Wow, so sad! He was quite the warrior on the court! Deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. May he rest in eternal peace.
I remember him well. He played high school ball in Indianapolis. Condolences to his family.
Does anyone know if Pitino tried to recruit him to Kentucky?
Does anyone know if Pitino tried to recruit him to Kentucky?
Prayers for the Montross family.
I was too little to remember his college days. I do remember him from the NBA. I swear he was in every single pack of basketball cards ever.
I was too little to remember his college days. I do remember him from the NBA. I swear he was in every single pack of basketball cards ever.
Cancer has taken by sister and many friends. Prayer for Montross family.
The old dog barks backwards before getting up.
I can remember when he was just a pup.
Robert Frost
I can remember when he was just a pup.
Robert Frost
Life is like the roller coaster at camden park its a short ride better enjoy it while you can it will be over before you know it.
What type of cancer did he have?
Prayers to his family
Prayers to his family
It's crazy to think I am almost the same age and watched him play and he's gone already. Just shows you how short life can be and you could go at any time.
Damn, that's sad. RIP big guy.
The 1993 Final Four is still one of the best I can remember in terms of bluebloods and experienced upperclassman (outside of the Fab Five but even they were in their sophomore years in '93) star power.
North Carolina - Second Team All-American Eric Montross
Michigan - Fab Five, First Team All-American Chris Webber
Indiana - First Team All-American Calbert Chaney
Kentucky - First Team All-American Jamal Mashburn
The 1993 Final Four is still one of the best I can remember in terms of bluebloods and experienced upperclassman (outside of the Fab Five but even they were in their sophomore years in '93) star power.
North Carolina - Second Team All-American Eric Montross
Michigan - Fab Five, First Team All-American Chris Webber
Indiana - First Team All-American Calbert Chaney
Kentucky - First Team All-American Jamal Mashburn
Sad to hear. Cancer is the devil man.
It must have been very aggressive to take him so quickly.
It must have been very aggressive to take him so quickly.
As everyone knows, cancer sucks. RIP Eric. May God Bless the family.
Yep. Lost my brother at 43 (after fighting it for 14yrs) back in 2017.
Sorta puts things in perspective, doesn't it.
He was a load in the paint. He died way to young, we have to find a cure for cancer.
The conspiracy theorist in me thinks there is a cure. Way more money in treating than curing. These pharmaceutical companies are pretty sketchy. Just research the opioid epidemic.
Oh my goodness I can't believe this - I remember seeing him play in person in high school, seems like yesterday.
Very very sad.
Very very sad.
Cancer is horrible. I have lost some family members and friends to it and it's never easy. So many have passed at early ages with seemingly so many wonderful years ahead of them. Prayers and thoughts to the Montrose family and may he RIP as he now is with our Savior.
Anyone else remember the “bloody Montross” game where he led UNC to an upset of that number 1 ranked Duke team with Laettner/Hurley/Grant Hill as blood was pouring down his face?
He was a tough dude, one helluva player and also seemed like a damn good guy. What a sad shame to see him taken so young.
He was a tough dude, one helluva player and also seemed like a damn good guy. What a sad shame to see him taken so young.
Dang, you're right. Good call. All these years I had Indiana in my head going up against North Carolina in the other Final Four game. Looks like IU was the 1 seed in the bracket and KU was the 2 seed, KU beat them in the Elite Eight for the Final Four. Nonetheless, great blueblood Final Four with so many great upperclassman players.
Life is but a vapor. It's why I don't get caught up anymore in crap talking opposing players or getting mad at games in general. It's just a game and means nothing in the grand scheme of thibgs
Wow that’s crazy. R.I.P. big man. He was a hell of a player.North Carolina basketball star Eric Montross dies at age 52
Former North Carolina and NBA big man Eric Montross, who began treatment for cancer in March, died Sunday at the age of 52, his family announced.
Condolences WesternCat. Cancer sucks. My dad just got notified that he had lung cancer, luckily the spot is only 1mm and they think radiation will take care of it. I pray it stays away.
No doubt about it, they have a cure at least for some kinds of cancer, there are many different kinds. In the end, treatment always trumps the cure. It’s way easier to suck money out of everything that way. I’ve been in opioid treatment for years, that alone has a ton of the same things. It’s all about the $. They want you to get better and not use, but if you are 50 cents short for your medicine they won’t give it to you.
Me too. I could never in a million years cheer for UNC***, even against dook, but you couldn't help but like that guy. He just had that look like he was a friend to everyone. A gentle giant.