Manute Bol (/ məˈnuːt ˈboʊl / mə-NOOT BOHL; d. June 19, 2010) was a Sudanese-American professional basketball player and political activist. Listed at 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) [1] or 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m) [2] tall, Bol was one of the tallest players in the history of …

Manute Bol was drafted by San Diego Clippers, 5th round (4th pick, 97th overall), 1983 NBA Draft, and Washington Bullets, 2nd round (7th pick, 31st overall), 1985 NBA Draft. What position did Manute Bol play?

Jun 30, 2020 · At 7-foot-7, Bol is the tallest NBA player in National Basketball Association history, tied with Gheorghe Muresan. He didn’t offer much on the offensive end, but his shot-blocking prowess made him a force to be reckoned with inside the paint.

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Feb 10, 2019 · Looking like a gangly mythical creature, Manute Bol was the tallest player to join the NBA. The 7-foot, 7-inch (2.31m) native of Sudan is considered one of the best shot-blockers in the history of the game.

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Apr 23, 2023 · Looking like a gangly mythical creature, Manute Bol was the first African and at the time, the tallest player to join the NBA. The 7-foot, 7-inch native of southern Sudan (now an independent country) is considered one of the best shot-blockers in the history of the game.

Nov 9, 2024 · Future NBA player Manute Bol was a national sensation when he arrived from the Sudan and spent one season at the University of Bridgeport.

Jun 19, 2010 · KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Manute Bol, a lithe 7-foot-7 shot-blocker from Sudan who spent 10 seasons in the NBA and was dedicated to humanitarian work in Africa, died Saturday. He was 47.

Jun 20, 2010 · Manute Bol, a towering Dinka tribesman who left southern Sudan to become one of the best shot blockers in the history of American basketball, then returned to his homeland to try to heal the...