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Penn State center Nick Dawkins already built his legacy while waiting his time to take the field
Former 76ers center Darryl “Chocolate Thunder” Dawkins, who died in 2015. His cousin is legendary Eagles safety Brian Dawkins. And that’s just to name a few.
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Penn State’s Nick Dawkins learned it’s important to give back from his legendary father
Most people remember Darryl Dawkins as the larger-than-life “Chocolate Thunder,” the NBA center who famously delivered backboard-shattering dunks. But Dawkins, who played professional ...
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Friends, family gather for Darryl Dawkins funeral services
A private service was held Wednesday in Lehigh County for Darryl Dawkins, the man known as "Chocolate Thunder," and many of his former teammates were there. Former NBA teammates like Doug Collins ...
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Darryl Dawkins faced immense expectations upon entering the league: “They wanted me to be Wilt Chamberlain right away”
Additionally, his mentioned humor made the charismatic Dawkins a beloved figure off the court. Needless to say, 'Chocolate Thunder,' who never became an All-Star, never reached the greatness of ...
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"These guys represent real black basketball because they will shake, bake, and talk trash to you" - Darryl Dawkins explains the difference between "white" and "black" basketball
Dawkins explained in an interview with ESPN. From the words of the iconic "Chocolate Thunder," the difference is evident in their fundamental approach to the game. We can clearly see the ...
5 Super Athletes With Ties To Orlando
Patch has teamed up with T-Mobile to celebrate five standout athletes whose achievements have left a lasting impression on our community.