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Bob Ferry, GM of Washington Bullets' 1978 Championship Team, Dies at Age 84

Former Washington Bullets general manager Bob Ferry has died at the age of 84.

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Our thoughts are with the family of franchise legend Bob Ferry following his passing.<br><br>Ferry played five seasons with the organization and spent 17 years as its general manager, winning NBA Executive of the Year twice and a championship in 1978. <a href="https://t.co/5fVjGRYBJU">pic.twitter.com/5fVjGRYBJU</a>

"[Ferry] and his family are dear to my parents and the Unseld family, to the Wizards organization," Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. told reporters Wednesday. "... I know how difficult this time is, so I just want to let them know we’re thinking about them, we care for them, and we’ll be there for them.