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Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, Father of Legendary Kobe Bryant, Has Died at 69
Former NBA player and father of the late Kobe Bryant, Joe Bryant, has died at 69 years old. Joe, who had the nickname "Jellybean," was a basketball star in his own right. He played for La Salle University in Philadelphia and subsequently went on to play several seasons in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers.Following the news that Joe has died, many want to know more about the circumstances surrounding his passing. Here's what we know about Joe Bryant's cause of death.What was Joe Bryant's cause of death?At just 69 years old, Joe Bryant died due to health complications after...
Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center waives dog adoption fees this week
(Blackwood, NJ) – In order to create space for more dogs in need, the Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center will be waiving adoption fees for all dogs this week. The adoption center is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
NBA fans paid tribute to Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant, the father of the late Kobe Bryant, who died at 69
Joe Bryant, the father of the late Kobe Bryant, has died at 69 years old. Bryant was the No. 14 overall pick in the 1975 NBA Draft out of La Salle University. He played eight seasons in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers, San Diego Clippers, and Houston Rockets. He later played several years of basketball overseas in Italy and France.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, Philadelphia basketball great and father of Kobe, dies at 69
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69. Bryant was a first-round draft pick in 1975 by the Golden State Warriors. The Sixers acquired his rights months later,...
Who is Ingrid Andress? Meet the country singer who botched national anthem at MLB Home Run Derby
Ingrid Andress has gone viral for her widely panned national anthem performance. The country singer sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” — which one sarcastic X user called the “Star Strangled Banner” — at the MLB Home Run Derby in July 2024. Not only did Philadelphia...
Former pro basketball player Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, dad of Kobe, dies at 69
Long-time pro basketball player Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, whose long European career had a profound influence on his Hall of Fame son Kobe, has died, officials said on Tuesday. He was 69. “We are saddened to announce the passing of La Salle basketball great Joe Bryant,” said a statement...
Joe Bryant, Father of NBA Legend Kobe Bryant, Dead at 69
Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, former NBA player and father of late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, has died at 69. The Philadelphia Inquirer was the first to report the news of Bryant's death. According to La Salle University head basketball coach Fran Dunphy, Bryant had been grappling with health issues and suffered a massive stroke on Tuesday.
Joe Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s Dad, Dies at 69
Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, the former NBA player and father of Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.The news was first reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer, which cited La Salle Explorers head coach Fran Dunphy in saying that Bryant had recently suffered a massive stroke. Bryant’s death comes over four years after the passing of his son and his granddaughter Gianna in a helicopter crash in California.“We are saddened to announce the passing of La Salle basketball great Joe Bryant,” the X account of La Salle's men’s basketball team wrote in a post Tuesday. “Joe played for the Explorers from 1973-75...
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #11, DL Denis Jaquez Jr.
It’s time to start preparing for the 2024 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces to kick off the Fran Brown Era. Name: Denis Jaquez Jr. Position: Defensive...
Phillies star Alec Bohm trolled Pete Alonso after Home Run Derby performance
The Home Run Derby was certainly a fun treat for baseball fans on Monday night. Eight of the top sluggers in the league convened for a showdown to determine the champion. One of the contestants was Philadelphia Phillies star third baseman Alec Bohm. The 27-year-old was competing in the Derby for the first time in his career.
Herzog and DBK Start Preconstruction on Amtrak’s New Penn Coach Yard Maintenance Facility
PHILADELPHIA – Herzog Contracting Corporation and Dana B. Kenyon Company (DBK) have begun preconstruction on Amtrak’s Penn Coach Yard Heavy Maintenance Facility. In March, RT&S reported that Herzog Contracting Corporation was awarded a contract to design and construct a new Heavy Maintenance Facility in Philadelphia. This contract is for the first of six major maintenance facilities that will help to “modernize maintenance practices and ensure a successful transition from an aging fleet to modern, state-of-the-art trains.” The facility is located near Amtrak’s 30th Street Train Station in Philadelphia. This new facility will service Amtrak’s Acela, Airo, and Northeast Regional Trains that operate on the NEC.
Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant, the father of Kobe Bryant, dies at 69
PHILADELPHIA -- Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, the father of the late Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has died, his alma mater announced Tuesday. Bryant, who spent eight seasons in the NBA with three different franchises, was 69. The Philadelphia Inquirer, citing La Salle coach Fran Dunphy, reported that Joe Bryant recently had a massive stroke.
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