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His body was discovered in his room Monday morning in the downtown Ambassador Hotel, police said Wednesday.
Foul play is not suspected and the death apparently stemmed from an illness, police spokesman Jason Willingham said. He added that the former 7-foot-1 center had been living at the hotel and employees grew concerned after not seeing him for several days.
The medical examiner office said the cause of death has not been determined.
Known as "The Human Eraser," Webster spent nine seasons in the NBA. He averaged 16.1 points during the SuperSonics' playoff run in 1978. He signed with the Knicks the following season and played six years in New York.
After playing 333 consecutive games, Webster missed the next two seasons because of hepatitis before making a failed comeback with Milwaukee during the 1986-87 season. He played in 15 games as a Bucks reserve before retiring.
For his career, Webster averaged 7.1 points and 7.0 rebounds. He played in college at Morgan State and his first pro season was with Denver of the ABA in 1975. He also played with the Nuggets after they joined the NBA the following year.
His best statistical year came with Seattle, when he averaged 14 points and finished ninth in the NBA with 12.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks a game. The Sonics lost the finals to Washington in seven games that year, one season before winning their only NBA title.
His son, Marvin Webster Jr., played college basketball at Temple but died during his sophomore year at 18 after a heart attack.
Copyright © 2009 The Associated Press
42 Entries
Aubrey Walton
August 12, 2018
Just saw some of your highlights on nba-tv, and read your wiki-pedia. God bless you Mr. Webster and son.
LARRY CRAWLEY
October 17, 2013
LOVE U MARVIN THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES LARRY CRAWLEY ROSELLE NJ
Raymond Thymes
February 26, 2013
That championship game Mr Webster played in was one of my favorites played a great game.
How you can show support
K Barmer
December 20, 2009
It,s Been a long time coming,But God Kmows that is never to late to send a blessing to you and your family.Peace and blessings to you and your family aways
August 19, 2009
Marvin Webster is now in God's memory.
Waiting for the time when God will raise him from his grave.
Acts 24:15
Continue to pray for strength and courage.
Leslie W.
KEVIN MORRIS
June 2, 2009
I AM STILL A BIG HOMETOWN KNICKS FAN. I REMEMBER MARVIN," THE HUMAN ERASER," ALSO KNOWN AS ONE OF "THE TWIN TOWERS." HE WAS A GOOD PLAYER AND PERSON, MOST OF ALL. GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY, DURING THIS SAD TIME. RESPECTFULLY....KEVIN D. MORRIS..FAN.TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Robert
April 22, 2009
Marvin, I grew up watching you. You were great. Godspeed.
MELVIN BOYD
April 20, 2009
MARVIN THANK'S FOR THE YEARS YOU WRERE IN BALTIMORE AT MORGAN STATE.
April 13, 2009
To the Webster family I am sorry for the loss of a dear loved one. May the family and close friends find comfort and draw close to God in prayer, for "God himself will sustain you." - Psalm 55:22
Mr. & Mrs. Charles G. Turner, Sr. & Family
April 13, 2009
Lean On God
By: Charles G. Turner, Sr.
In life our love ones and friends sometimes suddenly pass away
For many reasons we don’t understand
Our hearts become heavy with sorrow
Just remember to pray to God and put it in his hands
As time goes on there are days when we feel sad
When that happens think of the good times you’ve had
Lift up your head and carry on
And ask God to make you strong
Lean on God through your stress and strain
And he will surely ease the hurt and pain
Roscoe Williams
April 13, 2009
To the Webster Family - I offer my condolences in your loss. These words come to mind "Gone Too Soon".
Respectfully - Roscoe R. "Rick" Williams
April 12, 2009
God bless you, to the Webster Family..Thaddeus (Mr.T.) Givens,(Memphis Tn.)
Florine Coleman
April 11, 2009
May the strength of the Webster Family continue to grow in Jesus Name. Your memories of Marvin are precious and they will make you smile when you're feeling sad, laugh when you want to cry, sing when you want to scream and most of all you will thank God for the Gift of having had such a "Gentle Giant" as a son, brother, uncle and father ... Remember, "This world is not our home, we are here on a temporary pass to do the Will of the Father who Art in Heaven". Cousin Dorothy & Family, the baton has been passed onto you, continue to run the race...the Finish Line is in Heaven and will be worth it all. May the Power of the Holy Ghost comfort you all in Jesus Name.
--My Prayers are with you all.
"Lennie"
louis carwell
April 11, 2009
Rest in peace Marvin(the human eraser)Webster.You were a great player and a great human being.God bless.
Bonnie
April 11, 2009
To the Webster Family
My sincere condolences to you. My God give you the comfort you need to help see you through this great loss. Marvin was a wonderful man, a great ball player and friend. His kind heart and gentle spirit will be remembered by all.
April 11, 2009
To the Webster Family:
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Marvin fought a good fight, he kept the faith, he finished his course. We shall miss him. May God keep and comfort you this day and always.
Sincerely,
Reverend Edith Shokes
Post Office Box 4937
Atlanta, Georgia 30302
[email protected] jones
April 11, 2009
god loves you family and stay strong and i do remmber see him play.
Brian Pound
April 10, 2009
I remember watching Marvin play with such awesome athletic prowess. He just literally cleared the backboard clean,hence " The Human Eraser ",..I wish his family peace during this time of grief.
Richard Reyes
April 10, 2009
My prayers are with the Webster family. I remember those basketball days when he was with the ABA and NBA. He was a great player..Marvin enjoys your fruits you will surely be missed by family, friends and fans.......God Bless you ....
joe reed
April 10, 2009
god bless the webster family , as classmates at Morgan st I remember Marvin as a quiet and pensive man. My sympathies and prayers go out to his family.
KEVIN EDMONDS
April 10, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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LaDonna Glenn
April 10, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
minnie alexander
April 10, 2009
GOD Bless your family. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you.
Nick Cullincini
April 9, 2009
My heart goes out to the Webster family. I remember the excitement Marvin brought to the NBA.
Hubert Richard
April 9, 2009
I rember Marvin from my days growing up in Baltimore. Just talk to my cousion Calvin Mcleod about him They play b-ball in hight school Our thought and prays are with you
Nicole Scott
April 9, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 9, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Dorothy and the Family
Jimy, Sharon, Jamie, Autumn and Kwame
The Webster Family
Omaha Ne
Carol Dell Grant
April 9, 2009
To the Webster Family,
May your loved one Rest in Everlasting Peace.
May God be with you.
kim kerek
April 9, 2009
I HAD TO GO AWAY
I had to go away.
I'm sorry you couldn't come with me.
But on earth is where you shall stay.
Please do not be sad.
Instead laugh and be glad.
I'm in a beautiful place, such a beautiful place.
I know you wont see me for a while.
But you will hear from me.
I will be the wind that will chill you on a hot summer day.
I will be the sun that will warm you when it's cold.
Listen to the birds sing, I will be saying, "I love you" in their song.
I know you can't touch me.
But you will feel me.
Because I will be inside of you giving you life on the days you feel like you can't go on anymore.
Please I beg of you, go on, live your life as I lived mine.
Always remember we will be together again.
I will be patiently waiting for you on that day.
When you will join me in this beautiful place.
Until then may God bless you with his almighty grace.
Written By: Kimberly Ann Kerek
Deborah Bush
April 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Keith Gentry Sr
April 9, 2009
"The Human Eraser" what a pleasure it was to see him protect the basket (Knicks). My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Keith Morgan
April 9, 2009
"The Human Eraser" one of my many Basketball players of the good era. Even from his time at Morgan State.
Millissa Hollar
April 9, 2009
What a tragic loss. He was definitely one of the greatest. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family, at this time.
Rob
April 8, 2009
Thanks for the memories and your role as one of the two twin towers with Bill Cartwright..finally you are with your beloved son Marvin JR...w
Delia Steinbrenner
April 8, 2009
Thank you for the many of years of watching your finesse on the court. May the cloak of The Almighty blanket the family.
April 8, 2009
r.i.p
SV Holder
April 8, 2009
My sincerest condolences to the Webster Family.Jesus Christ spoke these words at John 5:28-29 " The hour is coming when those in the Memorial Tombs will hear his voice and come out "...we who have lost loved ones look forward to the fulfillment of that promise...it will come true. Keep the Faith!
Lisa
April 8, 2009
God Bless
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