RIP Kevin Duckworth...

I moved to Oregon from Texas in August of 88. I had only slightly followed sports and even then it was mostly football and the Cowboys. Within a few months of my move I would be introduced by friends to my cities team, the Portland Trailblazers. Names like Drexler, Uncle Cliffy, Williams, Porter and Duckworth.

Of course the first 4 guys were constantly mentioned during cames of pick up ball, but Kevin Duckworth was a prominent figure to me. See, Kevin liked to fish just like me and all my friends. We would run home on Sundays to make sure to catch the fishing show or an outdoor segment with Grant McOmie on the news and odds were, you would see Duckworth at some point. It also seemed like a lot of my friends parents were friends with Kevin and his family and why not he was a local to my area. Kevin was just a normal guy like I hoped to be one day. Famous and amazing basketball player, yes. Stand up guy and roll model for any one of any age, without a doubt.

Kevin Passed away yesterday and I just heard the news. The world, even if it's just my small home town, has lost another great person. Thanks for all the great memories on the court but even more, off the court. You will be missed Duck. Thank you.-ben

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posted by pdxbmx @ 10:40 AM