RIP Clarence Tillman
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Eggy was 64 and died recently. He was an AA who was recruited out of Philly to Kentucky and never saw the court there. Came to Rutgers and became eligible sophmore Year. Played here for Tom Young for 2 1/2 years and averaged double figures. Never quite lived up to the hype. Married and moved to Louisiana. He was known for being a great team mate and a good friend. RIP
I am thinking there is a mix-up. This Clarence Tillman (see link) is 64 and from Louisiana. He is not "our" Tillman, who would be younger than 64.
Regardless, condolences to the family and friends of the Tillman linked.
https://obits.nola.com/us/obituaries/nola/name/clarence-tillman-obituary?id=7641891
@RUtix4me Until this is clarified, please add a ? to the subject line, i.e.,
RIP Clarence Tillman?
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Rutgers Men's Basketball Remembers Clarence Tillman, Key Member of 1983 Team
First of all, is Rutgers sure? Because based on the above, this isn't RU's Clarence Tillman.
Second of all, the photo Rutgers included in its story is of Roy Hinson not Clarence Tillman which is not a good look when you are remembering someone.
"Tillman was the first-ever McDonald's All American from the state of Pennsylvania and the game was played at the Philadelphia Spectrum. Tillman notably played alongside Reggie Jackson, future MLB Hall of Famer."
What the hell?
Second of all, the photo Rutgers included in its story is of Roy Hinson not Clarence Tillman which is not a good look when you are remembering someone.
"Tillman was the first-ever McDonald's All American from the state of Pennsylvania and the game was played at the Philadelphia Spectrum. Tillman notably played alongside Reggie Jackson, future MLB Hall of Famer."
What the hell?
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the Clarence Tillman above’s obituary is from January..so it’s obviously not ours.
ours sadly passed away this weekend. RIP
Agreed - that was my junior year and that team could've gone much further - went to every home game that year and had so much fun in the student section.
https://www.nj.com/rutgers/2020/03/rutgers-forgotten-ncaa-tournament-team-show-us-some-love-too.html
Tilly from Philly
From the very tough west Philadelphia high and played with gene banks (who Bob Wenzel player a big part in recruiting to Duke)....
Went to Kentucky ...was not for him
Came to Rutgers and was a big part of that run with Roy Hinson
RIP....
From the very tough west Philadelphia high and played with gene banks (who Bob Wenzel player a big part in recruiting to Duke)....
Went to Kentucky ...was not for him
Came to Rutgers and was a big part of that run with Roy Hinson
RIP....
Very sad to see the news and the continued brain farts by the Rutgers PR/Media relations group (or whomever is responsible for the inaccuracies).
Definitely enjoyed watching those teams as well. RIP Clarence. WAY too young.
Definitely enjoyed watching those teams as well. RIP Clarence. WAY too young.