Hugh Evans, a former NBA referee died at the age of 81 months before being enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, know his cause of death, wife, age and net worth
Hugh Evans, a former NBA referee who was scheduled to be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in September, has passed away.
Hugh Evans Hall Of Fame NBA Referee Cause Of Death, Obituary, Biography, Age, Wife, Career Stats And Net Worth
Referee get a lot of grief from players, coaches, GM and of course, fans, so I have no problem sings their praises when it due. For those unfamiliar with #HughEvans, here's some background on him. Rest easy Big Hugh. #RIPHughEvans pic.twitter.com/HcAT7O0Mih
— exhoopsprguy (@exhoopsPRguy) July 8, 2022
The NBRA, along with the entire basketball community, is beyond saddened by the passing of legendary NBA referee Hugh Evans. Evans, forever a trailblazer will be inducted into the Basketball Hall Of Fame this September. Rest in peace and may your legacy live on. pic.twitter.com/m0v8P3U0g2
— NBA Referees (@OfficialNBARefs) July 8, 2022
In his official statement on Evans, John Doleva, president and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame, wrote:
The Basketball Hall of Fame family mourns the loss and celebrates the life of Hugh Evans. Hugh was a trailblazer; in 1972, he became the first NBA Official from an HBCU, coming from North Carolina AT University. He was also known for holding himself and other Officials to the highest standard.
He also added,
The game is in a better place for having had him involved as an Official and later as a Supervisor of Officials for 30 years.
Since the news of his death was announced, lots of people including many former and present basketball players are paying their final prayers to him. He has been trending on various social media platforms and lots of people are also searching about him on the internet.
So, letโs have a look at some of his details:
Who Was Hugh Evans?
Hugh Evans, an American who refereed basketball for 28 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) between 1972 and 2001, recently made headlines because he left this world and went on a journey to the heavenly abode.
He was born in the year 1941 in Brooklyn, New York and died aged 81. He was an alumnus of NCAT (North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University) and later got inducted into the NBA. He also attended HBCU Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio.
His wifeโs name is Cathy. He was 81 years old at the time of his death. He also served as a police officer for a brief time.
His career
Evans officiated 1,969 regular season and 35 NBA Finals games during his time in the NBA. Coaches, general managers, and NBA Senior Vice President, Basketball Operations Rod Thorn selected Evans as the second-best official in the NBA during the 1995โ96 season.
Game 4 of the 2001 NBA Finals, which took place at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 13, 2001, served as his final match. Over the course of his NBA career, Evans wore the number 25. He worked in the NBA front office as an associate supervisor of officials until his passing.
Death Cause Of Hugh Evans
While it is not officially stated anywhere how Hugh Evans died, people are speculating that he died because of age-related ailments.
Net Worth Of Hugh Evans
Although the net worth of Hugh Evans stood at $1 million.