SUP Magazine: Original Phoenix Suns Player Dead at 81
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Dick Van Arsdale, the three-time NBA All-Star and so-called "Original Sun," has died at the age of 81. Arsdale earned the honor of being the first-ever Phoenix Suns player when he was their first pick for the 1968 draft for the team's inaugural season. On Dec. 16, the Suns shared a touching tribute to their original player. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Suns legend Dick Van Arsdale, the 'Original Sun' and a member of our Ring of Honor," the team said in a statement mourni...