The story, grave, and tribute of Hank Gathers

[@Anointed623]

I went to Dobbins High School with Hank & Bo. I was a senior when they were freshmen. Hank was a sweetheart and cocky. Bo was a quiet guy. RIP Hank❣️

[@sm5981]

I just finished watching the movie "Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story" on The Grio TV channel today. My very first time watching this movie was around 1993 when it had first aired on ABC and I was in the 7th grade. I didn't know who he was at the time, but what really connected me to Hank Gathers story was his gift for basketball, his sense of humor and his devotion to his family. I always felt saddened after watching the movie's ending, and was left wondering what happened to his son Aaron who was only 6 years old when his father passed away. But the good thing is that Hank Gathers made history, and he left a legacy. May God bless him ❤️❤️❤️

[@nastassiahicks2301]

Modest as heck. Nothing but RESPECT for both. R.I.P. Hank

[@johnlarson1249]

This was wonderfully put together. As a sports fan growing up in the 80's, I was enthralled with Hank/Bo and what the rest of the LMU team was doing during the 1990 season. Since this was pre-internet times, and we didn't even have cable TV, I was still getting my sports news the old-fashioned way: the afternoon delivery of the L.A. Times. Knowing that Hank had collapsed just a few days prior, as a result, I was anxious to see how Hank and the rest of the LMU team had done the day before. I had no idea that the next few moments of my life would still affect me over 33 years later. I will NEVER forget the moment...that EXACT moment, when I opened up the sports page, and there, in full-color...the headline of Hank's death...and that photo. It was a photo of Hank during his crisis...a momentary glimmer of hope as Hank would briefly sit-up under his own power. Know matter how 'momentarily' that instance was, all one had to do was shift their gaze momentarily to Hank's eyes. There, you could see more than just a sense of concern that Hank was feeling. Instead, it was an expression of terror. It's still a moment that is frozen in my mind. Standing there...I felt myself becoming weak-kneed...and my eyes just filled with tears. I began to cry, almost sobbed. It was such a tragic moment...one that affected me immensely. I've often wondered why, after all these years, his death seemingly affected me. The only answer I can conceive is one of total and devastating loss...another soul whose time came well before their full legacy could be etched in a place of permanence. It really is life's tragedy...the unfulfilled life and legacy. Your premature death is still a giant loss in our hearts and minds. God bless you, Hank.

[@darrylwashington5592]

Very well spoken amen

[@zoyalis1487]

I've never heard of this beautiful soul, and this was the saddest way to learn of his existence. Mr. Gathers seems to have been loved and adored by many. Sleep peacefully Sir.

[@mcmillernesbitt6928]

Rest in peace, Hank Gathers.

[@michelahskye2072]

Very informative and a great tribute video! Loved that you put a small basketball at his tombstone to honor him and his legacy!

[@InfiniteLeeProductions]

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[@aikeemalston2084]

He was such a great basketball player. So sad the way Gather's life was taken so soon. RIP🕊😔😔

[@robertmitchell9529]

I believe Hank would of had a great NBA career. Too bad it never came to be. R.I.P. Hank. 🙏🏾

[@HonestAndHardWorking]

Rest in peace and power ❤

[@KevinCarlyle-q6y]

He would have dominated in the nba RIP my friend Hank

[@ABQSkywatcher]

That was so sad. Best years in the history of college basketball, in my opinion. Loyola lost to UNLV in the 4th round that year. Who then lost to Duke in the Final Four.

[@zoyalis1487]

P.S. Thank you for sharing this story.

[@butterflywings7854]

A Basketball fan RIP HANK Wow!!!! What would have Been" 🤍🤍🤍🕊🕊🕊🕊LIFE IS soooo uncertain.😢😢😢😢😢

[@Hyperspeed78]

He was one of greatest college basketball players in the world 🌎 before his death!

[@darrylwashington5592]

Only God knew Best hank Had so much to live for Had so much going for him and wow here comes this heart situation just goes. To show how your life can be taken like that Hank was just a Great all around person love u so much hank rest well big fella❤ 🙏

[@duramater1013]

Seeing him fall on the court, I believe he would have lived if they did CPR and use an AED, instead of just standing there and kicking rocks.

[@darrylwashington5592]

amen to that I believed that too

[@aqueen1911]

Well spoken men

[@chperezjr]

Along with Len Bias, even though are different reasons Hank Gathers is one of the biggest what if's in Basketball

[@babd7176]

Don't forget Reggie Lewis as well. He had the same heart problem as Hank.

[@jamesgaffney3873]

Philly playgrounds have his grit and determination sewn into its dna

[@Lark_Vivian]

didn't' they have a team doctor./trainer...or any special equipment..why didn't they do cpr?

[@ugursariusta2284]

So young age 23 years old only death is always on arrival it does not matter where you are what you do

[@InfiniteLeeProductions]

So True.

[@MoeJaxon]

From what I read and heard throughout the years he didn’t like or want to take medicines he was given and didn’t show up to doctors appointments.

[@butterflywings7854]

FINAL SHOT MOVIE

[@FlyingV3rd]

The Sixth Man brought me here.

[@shellybastion9974]

..Hank had L-Bron's power..but L-Bron NEVER had Hank's..ooh, so-subtle finesse.. Mr. Gathers played ball like Hendrix played-live: soft-soft skill..combined with overwhelming tsunami when the time was right..

[@spirituallyconscious7774]

He don’t look 23 here he looks like he in his 40’s

[@tdagarim10]

Can you talk slower?