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May 5, 2011
Lakers
Towering over his opponents, Minneapolis Lakers star George Mikan was one of the greatest scorers of his day.
June 3, 2005
Sports
George Mikan, a giant of the early days of the National Basketball Assn. who led the Minneapolis Lakers to five championships as he transformed the role of the “big man,” has died.
No Banners Hangingto Honor Mikan, Titles From Minneapolis Era
Oct. 29, 2001
George Mikan, who died last week, had a brother, Ed, who also played center in the NBA.
June 8, 2005
Lakers Remember Past Tonight at Staples Center With Banners for Mikan-Led Title Teams
April 11, 2002
George Mikan likes to tell about being the good-natured giant of his day, of the time he made the mistake of bringing an offensive rebound low enough for Red Holzman to tie him up.
June 5, 1990
Hockey
Basketball legend George Mikan is heading a group of investors trying to buy a professional hockey team to play in Anaheim’s proposed indoor sports arena, sources confirmed Wednesday.
Feb. 8, 1990
George Mikan, one of the greatest players in NBA history, is often forgotten in Lakers lore, often because he never played in Los Angeles.
June 11, 1989
Former basketball star George Mikan heads a group of investors trying to buy an NHL team to play in Anaheim’s proposed indoor sports arena, Mikan’s son confirmed Wednesday.