Maurice Stokes

Maurice Stokes (born June 17, 1933 in Rankin, Pennsylvania - died April 6, 1970 in Cincinnati, Ohio) was a pro basketball player in the 1950s, whose promising career was shortened by an injury.

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June 17 - 1933 - Rankin, Pennsylvania - April 6 - 1970 - Cincinnati, Ohio - Basketball - 1950s

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Playing for the Rochester Royals (which became the Cincinnati Royals) from 1955 to 1958, Stokes set an NBA record for most rebounds per season with 1,256 (1956-57). In the last game of the 1957-58 season, he fell to the floor, hit his head, and was knocked unconscious. Stokes fell into a coma and was left permanently paralyzed. He died at 36 years of age of a heart attack. His story was made into the film Maurie (called Big Mo in video release) in 1973.

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Rochester Royals - Cincinnati Royals - 1955 - 1958 - Heart attack

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