Legendary UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian has passed away at the age of 84. His son Danny made the announcement today:
Coach Tark, my father, the greatest man I have ever known, passed today, to take his place in heaven. I will miss him every day of my life.
— Danny Tarkanian (@DannyTarkanian) February 11, 2015
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Via ESPN:
He retired in 2002 with a 729-201 record in 31 years at the Division I level, ranking 12th all time. He spent 19 seasons at UNLV, compiling a 509-105 mark.
Our condolences to the Tarkanian family.
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