Lakers mourn the death of Flynn Robinson

Los Angeles Times ^ | May 23, 2013 | Eric Pincus

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Flynn Robinson passed away on Thursday at age 72 after a battle with cancer (multiple myeloma).

Robinson was a 6-foot-1 guard who played just one, special season with the Lakers.

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[ConservativeStatement]

Back in my early yoot days, I think I had his basketball card while he played for Milwaukee.

[awelliott]

In my long-ago yoot, I saw him play in the old Cincinnati Gardens when he was with the Royals....

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Was Bob Cousy there at that time?

[awelliott]

Was Bob Cousy there at that time?

No, it was the year after Cousy left (he was only there 1 year as a player/coach, and the experiment failed miserably). Unfortunately, I never saw a game during that season - Cousy played sparingly, but I would have gotten to see the Big O as a Royal.

Robinson was originally a Royal, but the game I saw was during his second stint with the team. I was in the 6th grade and we attended the game on a class trip. The Royals actually edged the powerhouse Knicks that night - probably the highlight of the season.

[Gay State Conservative]

My two biggest basket ball memories are having seen a Celtic's playoff game against the Fakers featuring Bird,The Chief,McHale and DJ.What a thing of beauty they were collectively.

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.