Former Villanova star Porter passes away

Villanova, PA - Former Villanova basketball star Howard Porter died Sunday due to injuries sustained last week near his Minneapolis, Minnesota home. He was 58.Porter, a probation officer, was found a week ago severely beaten in an alley in North Minneapolis. Details remain unclear about what exactly happened, as the police have made no arrests and currently have no suspects.'The entire Villanova family is saddened by the news of Howard's death,' stated Villanova head coach Jay Wright. 'Howard provided so many Villanovans with thrills on the basketball court playing for Coach (Jack) Kraft. Since his playing days ended, he has been an outstanding role model for our current players and coaching staff.'Porter, one of the greatest players ever to play at Villanova, averaged 22.8 point per game and 14.8 rebounds in 89 career games for the Wildcats from 1968-71. He was a three-time All-American and helped lead Villanova to the 1971 NCAA Final. His No.54 jersey was retired in 1997 and he remains the school's all-time rebound leader with 1,317.'Howard was a kind, gentle, and humble man who loved his family and Villanova,' added Wright. 'We will all miss him.'© 2007 The Sports Network

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