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                    [Title] => Miller, Nelson, Knight among hoops Hall inductees
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Reggie Miller is joining his sister, Cheryl, in the basketball Hall of Fame.

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Above all, Decena loved the game with a passion. When his left knee crumbled and retirement was imminent, Decena turned to coaching. He even became a referee in high school tournaments. In his twilight years, Decena continued to stay close to basketball, working out of an organization called Rings which was dedicated to produce athletes as Christian gentlemen.
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Eddie was a widower. His wife was Nena Aragon and he left his children Luis "Louie," "Maritess" Mari Jose, Tiny Jr., "Chit" Rosario and Tryll Macalintal.
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Above all, Decena loved the game with a passion. When his left knee crumbled and retirement was imminent, Decena turned to coaching. He even became a referee in high school tournaments. In his twilight years, Decena continued to stay close to basketball, working out of an organization called Rings which was dedicated to produce athletes as Christian gentlemen.
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Eddie was a widower. His wife was Nena Aragon and he left his children Luis "Louie," "Maritess" Mari Jose, Tiny Jr., "Chit" Rosario and Tryll Macalintal.
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