Fred Hoiberg Story

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Fred Hoiberg Story

04-19-2006, 09:46 AM

Interesting story of Fred Hoiberg who almost dies because of a rupture of a heart vessel, then hoped to be able to come back after surgery.

http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2006/04/18/sports/local/doc4444f1c8e187c220755481.txt
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04-19-2006, 12:37 PM

He has given up his try to come back and will work in the front office of the Timberwolves. Fred is a good guy.

Fred Hoiberg Announces Retirement from NBA

http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/hoiberg_060417.html

The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced that Fred Hoiberg has retired from the NBA and will join the team's front office staff. Hoiberg's title is undetermined to date, however he will have duties and responsibilities relating to both the Timberwolves' basketball department and business operations. The 33-year-old underwent successful heart surgery on June 28, 2005 to correct an enlarged aortic root and did not play during the 2005-06 campaign.
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