Marty Blake
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About
Late sports executive who is best known as the general manager of the Atlanta Hawks from 1954 to 1970 and NBA Director of Scouting.
Before Fame
He fought as an amateur boxer after fighting for the U.S. Army in World War II.
Trivia
He earned the prestigious Basketball Hall of Fame Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005.
Family Life
He was married to his longtime wife Marica Blake at the time of his death.
Associated With
He is credited with discovered future NBA star Karl Malone .
