Basketball Hall of Famer George Raveling, who influenced Michael Jordan's Nike deal, dies at 88 | AI News Digest
George Raveling, a Hall of Fame basketball coach who significantly influenced Michael Jordan's Nike endorsement deal, has passed away at the age of 88. His family announced that he faced cancer with remarkable courage and grace. Raveling's legacy includes a successful coaching career with a record of 335-293 and multiple NCAA Tournament appearances. He was also a key figure in the U.S. Olympic basketball teams of 1984 and 1988. Beyond basketball, Raveling was known for possessing the original copy of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech, which he donated to Villanova University. His impact on the sport and the lives he touched will be profoundly missed.
