Jerry Krause, the architect of the greatest era in the history of Chicago Bulls basketball, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 77.
Krause, who was the general manager of the Chicago Bulls throughout their run throughout the 1990’s that resulted in the organization’s six NBA titles, was reported to have passed by Chicago Tribune Bulls beat reporter K.C. Johnson through a member of the Krause family on Tuesday.
Here’s what Johnson tweeted out:
Jerry Krause, GM of the Bulls for their six title teams, passed away this afternoon at age 77, a member of the family told the Tribune.