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Steve Patterson
A member of three (1969-70-71) UCLA men's basketball NCAA Championship teams and the starting center on two (1970-71) of those squads, has died from lung cancer. He was 56. Patterson's family said he died Wednesday (July 28) at his Phoenix home. He had been undergoing radiation treatment after being diagnosed with cancer on June 30. "We so appreciate all of the kindness' extended to Steve, me and the family during this time of struggle," his wife, Carlette, said in a statement posted on his Web page. Patterson, a 6-9, 217 pound center, known for his defense and rebounding, played for three seasons (1969-71) under legendary Bruin head coach John Wooden. As a sophomore in 1969, he played behind senior Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar). He averaged 5.0 points and 3.9 rebounds as the Bruins won their fifth NCAA title and were 29-1 overall.
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