1983
Rookie Year
11
Seasons
Mark Eaton es una leyenda del baloncesto y una de las figuras más icónicas de la historia de los Utah Jazz. Formado en Arizona State. Su legado sigue inspirando a generaciones de aficionados y jugadores en todo el mundo.
Fuera de la Cancha
Mark Eaton went from auto mechanic to two-time Defensive Player of the Year, setting the all-time single-season blocks record at 5.56 per game. Here is why #53 belongs in the rafters.
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Suscribirse al boletínSignificant business and civic involvement in Utah until his passing in 2021
¿Sabías Que?
Did not play organized basketball until he was 21 years old — he was working as an auto mechanic when he was discovered playing pickup.
His journey from car mechanic to NBA All-Defensive First Team is one of the most improbable development stories in league history.
His 5.56 blocks per game in 1984-85 is the all-time single-season record and has never been seriously challenged.
After retirement, he became a prominent business executive in Utah and wrote a book about leadership principles derived from basketball.
Honores de Carrera
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