Cyrus Mann facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
| Born | April 2, 1956 Detroit, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | October 2022 (aged 66) Detroit, Michigan |
| High school | Southeastern (Detroit, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Illinois State (1974–1975) |
| NBA Draft | 1975 / Round: 4 / Pick: 72nd overall |
| Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
| Career history | |
| 1976–1979 | Crispa Redmanizers (Philippines) |
| 1982 | Detroit Spirits (CBA) |
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Cyrus Leon Mann Jr. (April 2, 1956 – October 2022) was an American professional basketball player.
Biography
He was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 4th round (72nd pick overall) of the 1975 NBA Draft. He played four years in the Philippines for the Crispa Redmanizers in the Philippine Basketball Association. In 1982, Mann staged a comeback with the Continental league champions Detroit Spirits, the 6-10 center averaged 7.8 points and 7.6 rebounds and was ranked seventh in the league in rebounding and second in blocked shots during the CBA playoffs.
Mann died from COVID-19 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, at age 66.
PBA career statistics
| Season | Team | GP | FG-PCT | REBS. | PTS | AVE. |
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| 1976 | Crispa | 32 | 50.55 | 323 | 529 | 16.53 |
| 1977 | Crispa | 40 | 43.66 | 593 | 861 | 21.52 |
| 1978 | Crispa | 7 | 41.84 | 118 | 99 | 14.14 |
| 1979 | Crispa |
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