Earl Cureton, beloved Detroit basketball legend, dies suddenly at 66
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Earl Cureton, former NBA champion and college star, dead at 66
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Former NBA player Earl Cureton dies at 66
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Basketball news 2024, NBA great Earl Cureton dead at 66 unexpectedly