Al Attles, who played, coached and served as general manager over decades with the Warriors, has died at the age of 87.
and spent more than six decades with the organization as a player, general manager and, most recently, team ambassador, has died. He was 87.
Nicknamed"The Destroyer" for his physical style of play, the Warriors were his love and his only team after they selected him in the fifth round of the 1960 draft. It marks the longest stint with a single franchise for one person in league history. The 6-foot guard averaged 8.9 points, 3.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 711 games with the Warriors over 11 seasons, and his No. 16 jersey was retired by the franchise.
"Alvin leaves behind a profound legacy within the game of basketball and the Bay Area community, but especially as a family man and humanitarian," the Warriors said in a statement."We mourn his loss alongside his wife, Wilhelmina, son Alvin, and all who knew and loved him."
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