Cyrus Mann
American basketball player (1956–2022)
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Cyrus Leon Mann Jr.[1] (April 2, 1956 – October 15, 2022) was an American professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 2, 1956 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | October 15, 2022 (aged 66) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Southeastern (Detroit, Michigan) |
| College | Illinois State (1974–1975) |
| NBA draft | 1975: 4th round, 72nd overall pick |
| Drafted by | Boston Celtics |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 27 |
| Career history | |
| 1976–1979 | Crispa Redmanizers |
| 1982–1983 | Detroit Spirits |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Biography
He was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 4th round (72nd pick overall) of the 1975 NBA draft.[2] 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.[3] He won the CBA championship with the Spirits in 1983.[4]
Mann died from COVID-19 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, at age 66.[5][6]
PBA career statistics
| Season | Team | GP | FG-PCT | REBS. | PTS | AVE. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |