Harthorne Wingo, 73, fan favorite on Knicks title team, dies
January 26, 2021 GMT
FILE - In this April 5, 2013, file photo, Harthorne Wingo waves to the crowd during a ceremony to honor the 1972-73 world champion New York Knicks NBA basketball team at New York s Madison Square Garden. The former New York Knick and fan favorite Harthorne Wingo has died. His death in a New York City hospital on Jan. 13 was confirmed by the coroner s office. No cause was given. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
FILE - In this April 5, 2013, file photo, Harthorne Wingo waves to the crowd during a ceremony to honor the 1972-73 world champion New York Knicks NBA basketball team at New York s Madison Square Garden. The former New York Knick and fan favorite Harthorne Wingo has died. His death in a New York City hospital on Jan. 13 was confirmed by the coroner s office. No cause was given. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Harthorne Wingo, fan favorite on 1973 New York Knicks title team, dies at age 73
NEW YORK Harthorne Wingo, a fan favorite and reserve on the New York Knicks 1973 NBA championship team, has died. He was 73.
He died Jan. 20 in a New York City hospital, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner told The Associated Press. The cause was not immediately available.
The 6-foot-6 forward spent four seasons with the Knicks from 1972-76, averaging 4.8 points and 3.5 rebounds. He also played overseas.
The Knicks acknowleged Wingo s death Monday and tweeted a statement from former Knicks star and current broadcaster Walt Frazier, who remembered Wingo as a very unique individual.