Former Celtic Eric Montross dead at 52 after battle with cancer
Eric Montross, who won an NCAA title with North Carolina and played nine seasons in the NBA, has passed away following a battle with cancer.
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Eric Montross, who won an NCAA title with North Carolina and played nine seasons in the NBA, has passed away following a battle with cancer.
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