Manute Bol Dies at 47

[Ease]

RIP. Great guy who gave everything to his people. Always good for a laugh too, remember when he laced up some skates and played hockey! I believe he tried his hand at jockeying (?) too!

[HRBAKER]

He was funny. I can't remember which show it was that had a parody commercial set in a home improvement superstore like Home Depot and was advertising Manute's Bowls. They were toilets where the seats were about five feet off the ground. Very funny.

[barrysloate]

Manute also appeared on SNL. He played a host on a cruise ship who played water volleyball with the guests, and tomahawk spiked every ball hit to him. He also did a sketch with Jon Bon Jovi where he won the ESPN award for tallest NBA player....you had to see it.

[Leon]

Everything I read about him was very good. Too bad the good oft times die young. RIP Manute, there aren't too many people as good as you were.

[FUBAR]

i liked him, great sense of humor... he also kicked the Fridge's butt in celebrity boxing. His jab sessions with Barkley always gave me a good laugh!

I read that he took some kidney medication when he was in Africa and that it did more harm then good, causing his downfall, sad for such a good person.

[Robextend]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Manute also appeared on SNL. He played a host on a cruise ship who played water volleyball with the guests, and tomahawk spiked every ball hit to him.

That was a hilarious skit, back when SNL was still generating a few laughs.

[FUBAR]

Rob

Peyton Manning and Betty White were hilarious on SNL.. if you didn`t laugh at those two....

[Robextend]

Originally Posted by FUBAR

Rob

Peyton Manning and Betty White were hilarious on SNL.. if you didn`t laugh at those two....

I actually haven't watched a full show probably since Will Ferrell was a regular.