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Alvin Attles
1936 - 2024
Alvin Attles
1936 - 2024
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BORN
1936
DIED
2024
Alvin Attles Obituary
Alvin Attles was a longtime NBA player, coach, executive and basketball Hall of Famer who spent more than 60 years with the Golden State Warriors.
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(Photo: Paul Chinn/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
11 Entries
Tony
November 15, 2024
To the family, many, many friends, and fans of Mr. Alvin Attles fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Mr. Alvin Attles was a longtime NBA player, coach, executive and basketball Hall of Famer who spent more than 60 years with the Golden State Warriors. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Alvin Attles. We will never forget that he was a wonderful basketball player of this great game, what a tremendous goal and accomplishment.
Malik McClain
October 17, 2024
My Memories and Time spent with Alvin go way back, and because of knowing him has made me a better person in life. His Championship and Executive Leadership with the Golden State Warriors is extensive and Very Memorable. I phoned him once and told him of a very spirited group of children that wanted to meet him and attend a basketball clinic. He phoned me back within the hour and greenlighted the clinic,so it was my impression that he would send some associates and staff.Several vans pulled up, and the first person exiting was Alvin himself, accompanied by 6 Warriors players to do the Clinic.We had about 50 children who got an experience of a lifetime of knowledge, fun,laughter and prizes and a lifetime of fundamentals of the game, that they will Never forget. That is the Beauty of My Friend, Mr.Alvin Attles. May God Bless and Bring Comfort to Your Loving Family Always, Malik McClain, Oakland Ca
Janelle Almendis
October 3, 2024
May his legacy continue and may your hearts be comforted. Hope one day to play like him. Accept my condolences.
Shirley Brown
September 7, 2024
As residents of San Francisco since the 1940 and members of FAME Oakland Church we send our prayers to the entire Family Great Is thy Faithfulness.
The Daigles, Aundrea & Shirley Brown, & Alena Mc grew
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Janelle Eloisa Almendis
September 4, 2024
A great legacy of the game. May his legacy continues. May God be your comfort.
D E
September 3, 2024
My deepest sympathy is with the family and friends of Mr. Attlee. Please cherish the fond memories
RR
September 2, 2024
A great part of the NBA for so many years and in so many different ways, player, coach and member of the executive team. An incredible legacy with the Golden State Warriors. Sincerest condolences to the Attles family, so very sorry for your loss.
Elizabeth Bell
August 30, 2024
RIP Alvin Attles
Susan and Albert Alioto
August 29, 2024
He was such a very special part of the Bay Area sports scene. May he rest in peace.
RH
August 29, 2024
Heartfelt condolences for your loss of Alvin. May the God of tender mercy and ALL comfort, comfort you during this time,
We loved you, and will miss you, Al. Especially here in the SF Bay Area.
August 29, 2024
I've been an Alvin Attles, and Warriors, fan since the late '60s. And I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet him in the early '90s. For all of his legendary toughness on the court, he was delightfully friendly and funny during our conversation. A highly respected and beloved gentleman, athlete, coach, and representative for the game of basketball, the Warriors, and decency.
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