Former Spur Kevin Restani Passed Away

[FromWayDowntown]

For the old-timers, Kevin Restani (#31 below), one of the original Bruise Brothers died on Sunday. (http://www.nba.com/2010/news/04/26/bucks.restani.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2)

http://www.projectspurs.com/images/stories/images/bruise.png

[Spursfan092120]

Sad deal...may he rest in peace...

[Russ]

The Big Bird . . .

[Solid D]

What a shame. I remember him well. You never know when your time has come. Prayers and thoughts for the Restani family and friends at this time.

http://www.checkoutmycards.com/CardImages/Cards/027/285/02F.jpg

[ShoogarBear]

R.i.p.

[Old School 44]

Just seeing that poster brings back fond memories of the Hemisfair Arena. RIP.

[samikeyp]

RIP to one of the Bruise Brothers. :depressed

[SenorSpur]

Wow! One of the original Bruise Brothers.

RIP.

[tdunk21]

Rip

[erikuff]

Amazingly, he was just a counselor at my high school last year. Great great guy. Always with a smile on his face and a great guy to talk to about anything. It was difficult to imagine him today as a member of the original Bruise Brothers. I made a bet with him against my vice principal for last years postseason, too bad we lost. Haha
But anyway, rest in peace Restani.

[oh crap]

from nba player to high school counselor... pretty steep fall.

[MarceloM!]

R.i.p.

[erikuff]

from nba player to high school counselor... pretty steep fall.
I think he mentioned to me that he actually always wanted to be involved with school. haha

[jjktkk]

God Bless.

[MaNu4Tres]

God Bless to him, friends, and family.

[100%duncan]

RIP Legend

[MateoNeygro]

RIP, He's probably hoopin in heaven.

[bigbendbruisebrother]

The Bruise Brothers rocked the paint in Hemisfair when I was a kid. Paultz (the grandfather of the 80's Bruise Brothers), Griffin, Olberding and the Johnsons were brutes and were fun to watch. Those teams had swagger. Damn those Washington Bullets. :depressed

RIP Big Bird.

[45 bank shot]

R.i.p

[wildbill2u]

Another one of the Spurs who stayed in SA after the playing days were over and who had a high character. Becoming a high school counselor is not a drop in job prestige in my opinion, but demontrates a calling to assist young people. This is a calling that several retired Spurs have demonstrated--not least the Admiral.

Thank you Kevin for your contributions to the Spurs and the community. God Speed

[GoSpurs99]

Such sad news. My best to his family.

Here is a site about the Bruise Brothers:

http://projectspurs.com/2009-articles/august/remembering-the-bruise-brothers.html

[dbestpro]

from nba player to high school counselor... pretty steep fall.

For those who care about people they could say just the opposite.

[SpursFanFirst]

from nba player to high school counselor... pretty steep fall.


I think it's quite admirable.
RIP

[Taco]

Oh wow Sad News R.I.P.

[JudynTX]

For the old-timers, Kevin Restani (#31 below), one of the original Bruise Brothers died on Sunday. (http://www.nba.com/2010/news/04/26/bucks.restani.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2)

http://www.projectspurs.com/images/stories/images/bruise.png

RIP Kevin :(

[Blackjack]

Before my time but it's always a sad day to lose a member of the Spurs' family -- this organization has always been family in this town. 58 is just too young.

All the best to the Restani's, and thank you for sharing him with this community. :toast

http://www.basketrieti.com/public/subjects/4cb7805aebb64db488429873d338a442.jpg

[Blackjack]

A little clearer Bruise Brothers pic:

http://www.basketrieti.com/public/media/photos/4099a808d94948bfbda14bf15adfbf86.jpg

[Solid D]

A little clearer Bruise Brothers pic:

http://www.basketrieti.com/public/media/photos/4099a808d94948bfbda14bf15adfbf86.jpg

L-R: George Johnson, Dave Corzine, Kevin Restani, Paul Griffin, Mark Olberding, Reggie Johnson.

[ShoogarBear]

I'm trying to think . . . is Restani the first ex-Spur player to die?

[FromWayDowntown]

I'm trying to think . . . is Restani the first ex-Spur player to die?

Kevin Duckworth, for one, pre-deceased him.