National Basketball Association star, three-time All-American at the University of Oklahoma and
jazz musician Wayman Tisdale died in his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma today, Friday, May 15. Tisdale was 44.
The 6 foot-9 inch hoopster played for Indiana, Sacramento and Phoenix, and earned a gold medal in the 1984 Olympics as a member of the U.S. men’s basketball team.
Tisdale also made a career as a popular smooth jazz bass guitarist. Among his eight-CD musical legacy is a gospel/sacred album he recorded in 2003, called Wayman Tisdale Presents 21 Days.
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Written by : Bob Marovich
Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.
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This is indeed, very shocking news! He wasn’t old either.
Hello there,
It is just soooo sad that he has gone on to Heaven at such a young age….it is such a shock as well…but God has made room for him in glory and I am rejoicing for his dance into the gates!
Peace, blessings and DUNAMIS!
Lisa