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The memories may be lost, but Jack McKinney, once briefly the Lakers coach, remains an inspiration - The Athletic
Arash Markazi on Twitter: "Former Lakers coach Jack McKinney died this evening at the age of 83. He was the Lakers coach for 14 games in 1979 but suffered serious head injuries
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![Jeff Pearlman on Twitter: "Truly saddened to announce the passing of Jack McKinney, former @SJU_Basketball and @trailblazers @Lakers, @pacers @SacramentoKings coach whose career was cut short by a life-altering bicycle accident. RIP Jeff Pearlman on Twitter: "Truly saddened to announce the passing of Jack McKinney, former @SJU_Basketball and @trailblazers @Lakers, @pacers @SacramentoKings coach whose career was cut short by a life-altering bicycle accident. RIP](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dn-K_lqVsAA8_JO.jpg)
Jeff Pearlman on Twitter: "Truly saddened to announce the passing of Jack McKinney, former @SJU_Basketball and @trailblazers @Lakers, @pacers @SacramentoKings coach whose career was cut short by a life-altering bicycle accident. RIP
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