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(SALT LAKE CITY) — Former 2-time Defensive Player of the Year Mark Eaton died on Saturday after an apparent bicycle crash, according to the team. Eaton was 64 years old.
“The Utah Jazz are profoundly saddened at the unexpected passing of Mark Eaton, who was an enduring figure in our franchise history and had a significant impact in the community after his basketball career. Mark played his entire 11-year NBA career with the Jazz and his number was retired as an NBA All-Star and two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year,” the Utah Jazz said in a statement.
