Some very sad news here, as the previous Chicago Bulls broadcaster & guard, 3 time all-star Norm Van Lier, was uncovered having died Thursday afternoon in his house – at the age of sixty-one. Norm Van Lier, who started his NBA in 1969 with Cincinnati, then went on to pass more than 6 seasons with Chicago Bulls before, in 1979, ending with Milwaukee. His career finished with with 8,770 points and 5,217 assists – not half bad!
Norm Van Lier, or Stormin Norman, in action
The fire department were dispatched to Norm Van Lier’s home after a request for a well being check was issued. Lier was found not to be responding just prior to one PM. At the scene, he was sadly pronounced dead officially, and this was seconded by Cook County’s examiners office. Norm Van Lier served as a defensive standout and a highly popular fixture, and he was dubbed “Stormin’ Norman” – probably due to his fiesty and furious play style. You’ll be missed, Stormin’ Norman.
February 26th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
norm van lear will be remmembered as a fast,in your face defensive guard the likes I will probably never see again. He will always be thought and missed by myself and many fans…a true Chicago Bull!!
February 27th, 2009 at 6:42 am
I remember Norm when he was going to St. Francis College in Loretto, Pennsylvania. I am sure all of the old “Frankie” fans and TORs will join me in saying a prayer for Norm. May he rest in peace.