Mark Eaton
Mark E. Eaton (January 24, 1957 – May 28, 2021) was an American professional basketball player. He spent his entire career with the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1982 until 1992. Eaton holds the NBA record for most blocks in a season (456) and career average blocked shots per game (3.50).
 Eaton, circa 1988 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 24, 1957 Inglewood, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | May 28, 2021 (aged 64) Park City, Utah |
| High school | Westminster (Westminster, California) |
| Listed height | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) |
| Listed weight | 275 lb (125 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | |
| NBA Draft | 1982 / Round: 4 / Pick: 72nd overall |
| Selected by the Utah Jazz | |
| Pro career | 1982–1993 |
| Career history | |
| 1982–1993 | Utah Jazz |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 5,216 (6.0 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 6,939 (7.9 rpg) |
| Blocks | 3,064 (3.5 bpg) |
Eaton died on May 28, 2021, at age 64, after a bicycle accident in Park City, Utah.[1]
References
- ↑ "Utah Jazz great Mark Eaton dies at age 64". The Salt Lake Tribune. May 29, 2021. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
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