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| Personal information | |
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| Born: | Turalei, Sudan (South Sudan) |
| Death: | June 19, 2010 Charlottesville, Virginia |
| Nationality: |  Sudanese
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| Listed height: | 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m) |
| Listed weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Playing career | |
| No. 10, 11, 4, 1 | |
| Center | |
| High school: | |
| College: | Bridgeport (1984–1985) |
| NBA Draft: | 1985 2nd round, 31st overall pick |
| Selected by the Washington Bullets | |
| Playing career: | 1985–1997 (12 years) |
| Career history | |
| 1985 | Rhode Island Gulls |
| 1985–1988 | Washington Bullets |
| 1988–1990 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1990–1993 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1993–1994 | Miami Heat |
| 1994 | Washington Bullets |
| 1994 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1994–1995 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1995–1996 | Florida Beach Dogs |
| 1996–1997 | Fulgor Libertas Forlì |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Manute Bol was a Sudanese professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is the father of Bol Bol. Manute was known for his shot-blocking and on occasion could also shoot three pointers at a high percentage.