Former longtime NBA referee Hue Hollins died. He was believed to be 70.
Hollins’ death was announced by the NBA Referees Association.
Hollins officiated 19 NBA Finals games and five All-Star games during his 27-year career.
He was a native of Waco, Texas.
“Hue reached the pinnacle of officiating through an unmatched dedication to perfecting his profession throughout his 27-year career as an NBA referee,” NBRA general counsel Lee Seham said in a statement. “His hard work was always on display on the court, but never more evident than during his work in the NBA Finals, of which he worked every year during the 1990s. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.”
Reported by the Sports Xchange
