Comments on: R.I.P. NORM VAN LIER

By: Henri

Henri — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:34:47 +0000

I created an online memorial for Norm. Please visit and leave any comments, stories, pictures, light a candle, etc., it’s free. He was such a great player and role model, we miss you Norm!

http://www.ilasting.com/normvanlier.php

By: John Carlson

John Carlson — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:46:01 +0000

I worked the Chicago Bull games as an Andy Frain usher on the floor during the Dick Motta era. Norm was a passionate person, whether it was on the court or attending a Rolling Stones concert at the old barn on Madison. He was a class act, he did it and said it like it was……no b.s.
The city of Chicago and the sportsworld has lost a CLASS human being.
He always had time for the fans…..afterall he was a fan himself.
Rest in peace Norm……

By: dhaab

dhaab — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:00:54 +0000

Just saw that Johnny Red Kerr died today as well. He has been battling cancer for quite some time now.

Unreal that these two Bulls legends died on the exact same day.

By: RK in LV

RK in LV — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:42:16 +0000

I was shocked to hear of the passing of one of the toughest warriors in NBA history. I was blessed to become friends with Norm when he lived in L.A. in the period between his playing career and his eventual return to the Bulls as part of the broadcast team. To say he was a basketball purist was an understatement. There was only one way to play, with maximum effort and if you disrespected the game and played “soft” he had no use for you. We have lost One of the Great Ones. Rest in Peace Stormin’ Norman.

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Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:28:20 +0000

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By: PLS

PLS — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:09:01 +0000

What a shame. I’m so very sorry to learn of Mr. Van Lier’s passing. The man had true grit.

By: BH

BH — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:52:35 +0000

I echo the above sentiments! Passionate about the game he loved, and about the life he lived. A Chicago sports icon who will not soon be forgotten.

By: Schmidty

Schmidty — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:34:06 +0000

Amen…made my time as a SportsChannel intern much more pleasant back in the day. From all accounts, a great guy who didn’t have many regrets in life. We’ll miss you, Norm.