The Manute Bol card that sold for $22,222. (Image: PSA) Bol’s 1987 Fleer card with a PSA 10 grade is quite rare. Out of 632 examples of it graded by PSA, only eight have that top grade.

Manute Bol frequently sent money to his home country of Sudan but felt it wasn't enough: "My people just sit there. There are no jobs" Story by Yakshpat Bhargava • 2d ...

Manute Bol, who towered over NBA players in the 1980s and later became an advocate for fair elections and education in native Sudan, died June 19 after suffering a rare skin reaction called ...

All eyes were on Manute Bol in the 1985-86 season. The 7-foot-7 Sudanese was selected by the Washington Bullets/Wizards in the second round of the 1985 Draft and due to his enormous height ...

After the game, Suns TV reporter Amanda Pflugrad sought Bol out to interview him. However, as Bol is 7'3", Pflugrad needed the help of a step ladder to interview him—and even then, Bol had to ...

The 25-year-old Bol, now in his sixth NBA season and averaging 7.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game, is the son of late basketball center Manute Bol. Manute was tied with Gheorge Muresan for the ...

More: Ole Miss football, Lane Kiffin offer Diesel Dart, brother of star QB Jaxson Dart Manute Bol, who was 7-foot-6, played in the NBA from 1985-95. Bol led the NBA in blocks in 1986 and 1989.

Bol's legacy extended far beyond the court. Despite his wealth, he gave much of his earnings to support humanitarian causes in Sudan, maintaining a deep sense of cultural pride and responsibility.

The 7-foot-1, 225-pound son of NBA legend Manute Bol chose the Ducks over Kentucky in his final decision, but also held offers from Arizona, Kansas, UCLA and many others.