Jerry Krause (March 21, age 77)
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Jerry Krause (March 21, age 77)

Jerry Krause, a longtime Chicago Bulls general manager, died March 21 at the age of 77, the team confirmed.

Krause, who was the Bulls’ GM from 1985 to 2003, helped lead the franchise to six titles in eight years during the Michael Jordan era. He won the NBA’s Executive of the Year Award following the 1987-88 and 1995-96 seasons.

Throughout his tenure in Chicago, Krause— a Windy City native— brought in several Bulls legends along with Jordan: Scottie Pippen, Horace Grant, Dennis Rodman and Phil Jackson. 

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