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Knicks legend Willis Reed dies at 80

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Knicks great Willis Reed, who authored one of the greatest moments in the city’s sporting history, has died. He was 80.

Just received word that Willis Reed, 80, passed this morning. He has suffered from congestive heart problems over the past year or so, and was going through rehab to walk. Loved everything about Willis! A man’s man!!

— Peter Vecsey (@PeterVecsey1) March 21, 2023

The Knicks drafted Reed out of Grambling State in 1964 and he spent all ten of his pro seasons in New York.