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  • Cotton Fitzsimmons dies at 72

    07/24/2004 10:05:45 PM PDT · by TenthAmendmentChampion · 3 replies · 533+ views
    Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Former Phoenix Suns head coach Lowell "Cotton" Fitzsimmons died Saturday night due to complications of lung cancer. He was 72. In 21 seasons, Fitzsimmons compiled a 832-775 overall record with the Suns, Atlanta Hawks and Kansas City Kings. He is currently tied with Phil Jackson for 10th place in the NBA's all-time victory list. A two-time NBA Coach of the Year (1979 with Kansas City and 1989 with Phoenix), he retired from coaching following the 1991-92 season after guiding the Suns to four straight 50-plus win seasons and consecutive trips to the Western Conference Finals...