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blogs.mercurynews.com - 11/17/2008
Breaking news: Pete Newell, may he rest in peace
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The Associated Press has just issued a news alert that legendary coach/all-time-good guy Pete Newell has passed away. He was 93. To many, Newell was the patriarch of Bay Area basketball, having coached at USF and Cal. He led the Bears to the 1959 NCAA title and was runner-up in... Continue ...
Pete Newell, Basketball Coach and Innovator, Dies at 93
nytimes.com - 11/18/2008
Pete Newell, Basketball Coach and Innovator, Dies at 93
— nytimes.com — Pete Newell, one of the most influential coaches in the history of basketball, who won a national championship at the University of California in 1959, an Olympic championship in 1960, and whose camp became a required seminar in low-post play for generations of professional stars, died Monday (more) Pete Newell, Basketball Coach and Innovator, Dies at 93

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Basketball Legend Pete Newell Dead at 93
bumpshack.com - 11/18/2008
Basketball Legend Pete Newell Dead at 93
— bumpshack.com — Basketball coaching legend Pete Newell, who won a NCAA title, NIT title, and Olympic Gold Medal, has passed away at the age of 93. Newell was famous in his later years for hosting his world renowned 'Big Man' camps. (more) Basketball Legend Pete Newell Dead at 93

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'59 championship-winning coach Newell dies at 92
sports.espn.go.com - 11/17/2008
'59 championship-winning coach Newell dies at 92
— sports.espn.go.com — Pete Newell has died, the University of California confirmed. He was 92. (more) '59 championship-winning coach Newell dies at 92

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