I'll never forget, I was in the 8th grade in 1969-70 and Norm and Luther Rackley were rookies with Cincy, they came to my Jr. High for a motivational talk in our auditorium. About 1,000 kids all talking, laughing, glad to be out of class. Norm asked everyone to be quiet, once, twice...finally he just said, 'EVERYBODY SHUT UP AND SIT DOWN!' You could hear a pin drop...LOL That was Norm.
NORM was the heart and soul of the bulls MAN could he take a charge.if they had the right fit at CENTER they could have gone all the way.rest in peace.I SAW THEM PLAY AT COBO IN DETROIT MANY TIMES.
I never saw the man play, but his passion for the Bulls and basketball always, ALWAYS showed. He quickly became one of my favorites and will be missed. Old school baby.
Absolutely beautiful tribute, I agree, his jersey should have been retired long before now, one of my favorite players of all-time. He was a true warrior on the court, and wore that Bulls uniform with overwhelming pride, he truly played with the love of the game and the passion of life itself...God bless you, Norm Van Lier.
I know, it's kind of like in "the three stooges", when Curly was dying, he wanted Moe and Larry to keep making the shows. and... they moved on. but it's just weird not seeing Norm anymore! it's only Kendall Gill and Mark Shanowski. =(
I'll never forget, I was in the 8th grade in 1969-70 and Norm and Luther Rackley were rookies with Cincy, they came to my Jr. High for a motivational talk in our auditorium. About 1,000 kids all talking, laughing, glad to be out of class. Norm asked everyone to be quiet, once, twice...finally he just said, 'EVERYBODY SHUT UP AND SIT DOWN!' You could hear a pin drop...LOL That was Norm.
oldschoolruler 4 days ago
it seems norm died february 25
GildyGury 1 year ago
NORM was the heart and soul of the bulls MAN could he take a charge.if they had the right fit at CENTER they could have gone all the way.rest in peace.I SAW THEM PLAY AT COBO IN DETROIT MANY TIMES.
earlebutler1 2 years ago
saw norm play many times.solid player.never really had a bad game.fierce but fair and a pleasure to watch.good game norm!
sampson1959 2 years ago
I never saw the man play, but his passion for the Bulls and basketball always, ALWAYS showed. He quickly became one of my favorites and will be missed. Old school baby.
mbrowny733 2 years ago
Absolutely beautiful tribute, I agree, his jersey should have been retired long before now, one of my favorite players of all-time. He was a true warrior on the court, and wore that Bulls uniform with overwhelming pride, he truly played with the love of the game and the passion of life itself...God bless you, Norm Van Lier.
Thank you for your influence on me as a kid.
BisonAP 2 years ago
The Bulls should retire his jersey! Stupid Reinsdorf!!!
dbruin85 2 years ago
That was good, used better pics than the Bulls did in their tribute. Reinsdorf can kiss my ass for now inviting Norm to Redd's bust ceremony.
mick2spic 3 years ago
I enjoyed his honesty and passion towards the Bulls!
awlewis2000 3 years ago
thanks for the tribute, I'll miss him too! the post-game shows just aren't the same without him.
moevillini 3 years ago
I know, it's kind of like in "the three stooges", when Curly was dying, he wanted Moe and Larry to keep making the shows. and... they moved on. but it's just weird not seeing Norm anymore! it's only Kendall Gill and Mark Shanowski. =(
ChicagoSportsFan82 3 years ago
how did he die
scarrxface22 3 years ago
how did he die
chicubsown2 3 years ago
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he got posterized.
pwnzillaxor 3 years ago
when i think of norm i will think of good times,, a hard worker, and honesty ,, you will be missed my friend. RIP
7324971 3 years ago
Great video.
RIP also RED kerr
horrible dayh for bulls fans everywere.
BlueSpitFire28 3 years ago