Former Sonic and Tulsa Resident Dies

[StormFan93]

Sad.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009007719_apbknobitwebster.html


TULSA, Okla. —
Marvin Webster, a fierce shot-blocking center who helped lead the Seattle SuperSonics to the 1978 NBA finals, was found dead in a hotel bathtub. He was 56.

His body was discovered in his room Monday morning in the downtown Ambassador Hotel, police said Wednesday.

Foul play is not suspected and the death apparently stemmed from an illness, police spokesman Jason Willingham said. He added that the former 7-foot-1 center had been living at the hotel and employees grew concerned after not seeing him for several days.

The medical examiner office said the cause of death has not been determined.

Known as "The Human Eraser," Webster spent nine seasons in the NBA. He averaged 16.1 points during the SuperSonics' playoff run in 1978. He signed with the Knicks the following season and played six years in New York.

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[Starksfan311]

RIP Marvin



I find it really odd that he was living in Tulsa.

[StormFan93]

RIP Marvin



I find it really odd that he was living in Tulsa.

I found it odd too, but apparently there was reason to it:

http://www.seattlepi.com/basketball/2030ap_bkn_obit_webster.html


"Anybody who knew Marvin personally would tell you he was a wonderful man. A jolly giant of a guy," Bennett told The Associated Press from Albuquerque, N.M.

Bennett said Webster was somewhat reclusive and was always "trying to find a place of serenity and peace." He remembered Webster as an avid reader who was deeply religious and enjoyed traveling.

Bennett said the hepatitis caused a toxic imbalance, and Webster had sought alternative treatment in Oklahoma. He liked the area and returned to visit for much of the past year.

[KDisNotNice]

Obviously there was nothing odd about him being in Tulsa. He liked it there.