Bob Love, Three-Time All-Star and Chicago Bulls Legend, Dies at 81

Bob Love, Three-Time All-Star and Chicago Bulls Legend, Dies at 81
Bob Love attends the Chicago Bulls Inaugural Ring Of Honor Gala at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., on Jan. 11, 2024. Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images
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Bob Love, a legendary forward and one of the Chicago Bulls’ earliest stars, has died at the age of 81 following a long battle with cancer.

Love spent the majority of his NBA career with the Bulls, where he averaged 21.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game over nine seasons. After his retirement, he spent decades serving as a team ambassador and supporting charitable causes.

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