Norm Van Lier

Acting•Born April 1, 1947•Died February 26, 2009 (age 61)•East Liverpool, Ohio

Biography

Norman Allen Van Lier III (April 1, 1947 – February 26, 2009) was an American professional basketball player and television broadcaster. Drafted in 1969 out of Saint Francis University, he spent the majority of his NBA career with the Chicago Bulls. Career highlights included three All-Star selections, eight All-Defensive Team selections, and leading the league in assists in 1971.