Rick Whitlow RIP

[ricohill]

Lost a great Redbird.

Kindred: Former Illinois State star Rick Whitlow left his mark on and off the court

A couple of years ago, Rick Whitlow released his autobiography, “Swagger, The Life and Times of Rick Whitlow.” The life came to an end early Tuesday following a battle with

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[BirdGrad2011]

RIP to a legend

 

[Redbird82]

RIP, sad news

 

[Fan]

My heart aches to hear this news.

 

[MadBird]

He was something. RIP, sir.

 

[Redbird222]

I ordered his book for myself and for a couple of friends after he appeared on talks with Mueller. He autographed it and sent a few emails even though we had never met. He was super personable and charismatic. A true Redbird and he was proud of it. RIP Rick.

 

[bombay]

Truly great player.

 

[WoodlandWarrior]

He was a player. No matter the opponent, you could count on Rick for 20 points.

 

[DWRedbird]

He was a great player and an even better man. He's been friends with and mentored my mom almost her entire life. This is devastating news, RIP Rick.

 

[Adunk33]

Monday Meeting With Dan Muller #12 - Rick Whitlow

Video: Monday Meeting With Dan Muller #12 - Rick Whitlow. Men's Basketball

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[SgtHulka]

Sad news. He was a great man and player. He was the Vice Principal at Parkside JH the year it opened

 

[Denali2x]

Lot of great memories there. A great player who always seemed in control... and always played with class.

 

[Baltimore Bird]

This is just terrible news. I was so impressed with Rick last summer in the Muller talks. I am really glad I got to hear him speak. I now can remember him as not only an awesome player, but also a great man. The Redbird family is losing a legend.

 

[isuquinndog]

Man this sucks.

 

[TIMMY]

Wow, seems like yesterday he was at Redbird. He was happy and funny as ever. Maybe beaming is the right word. My heart hurts.

 

[Brick]

First and foremost a really good human being...who was also a terrific basketball player. Interesting freshman team. Shelby Hubbard smooth small forward who could score. Calvin Harper the gentle giant and muscle. Ricky Meeks. Point guard extraordinaire who could score too but a pesky kind of player who drove other teams nut. Rick Whitlow, the epitome of cool and smooth who at any time could get his team a hoop when needed. Just a tragedy to die so young.

 

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[Bird Friend]

Big loss for Redbird Nation. Whitlow was a joy to watch. Prayers to his family and his friend.

 

[DWRedbird]

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My mom had talked to him right after he watched Emon play, and Rick couldn't say enough nice things both about how good Emon played and how good of a kid he was.

 

[DannyCooksey]

RIP Mr Whitlow.