20 Awkwardly Awesome Photos of Manute Bol

Our birthday salute to the late 7'7" Sudanese baller.

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Before there was Yao Ming or Shawn Bradley to rule the skies of the NBA, there was Manute Bol. The 7'7" Sudanese baller played for multiple teams from 1985-1996 and with his combo of being foreign and freakishly tall, he delighted the fans with glorious awkwardness. Sadly he passed away from acute kidney failure in 2010. Today would have been his 50th birthday and we're keeping his memory alive with some photos that will hopefully brighten your work day. Here are 20 Awkwardly Awesome Photos of Manute Bol.

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Hangin' With Some High Schoolers

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Dr. J Yam Session

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Intense Game of Keep Away

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Celebrity Boxing

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Thunder Dan Meeting

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Getting Fitted In His Arsenio Suit

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MJ Sighting

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Godfather of the Tall Man Game

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Moses Has His Back

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Ballin' Out of Control

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Chillin' With Muggsy

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Back Home

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Embracing Sir Charles

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The Odd Couple

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Stretching It Out

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"Don't Worry Dudes, I Got This!"

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An Accident Waiting to Happen

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Ready to Ride!

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Rippin' the Runway

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Suck It, Phelps!

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