Crazy story of Bison Dele

Craig S. · 09-20-2002, 12:09 AM

Has there been any stranger sports-related story lately than the disappearance and apparent death of Bison Dele et al? Now, it seems that his brother has been found, but is in a coma:

http://espn.go.com/nba/news/2002/0919/1433939.html

He was never a great player, but even back in his Brian Williams days, I thought he was one of the most likable players in the league. I always got the feeling he could have put up bigger numbers, but he only seemed to play at a premier level when he was having fun. Basketball seemed more like a job than a passion to him, and he seemed to save his true passions for off-court pursuits.

I'm assuming he's dead, and I think the sports world lost a great guy, if not a great player. Anyone who saw him play regularly knows he brought a great attitude every night, and that's how I'll remember him.

SmedIndy · 09-20-2002, 12:22 AM

I've been following this. Very odd.

Seems the whole family is shape-shifters with their names, too. Other reports I've read has put the whole clan as moving away from "Williams" for whatever reason.

If my memory serves me correctly, he was diagonsed with clinical depression, I believe, which curtailed his career with the Magic.

Craig S. · 09-20-2002, 12:27 AM

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Originally posted by SmedIndy
If my memory serves me correctly, he was diagonsed with clinical depression, I believe, which curtailed his career with the Magic.

You're right on both counts there. He had that car accident around that time, maybe from passing out.

This whole thing sounds like a TV-movie.

spitball · 09-20-2002, 05:51 PM

His dad was in The Platters or one of those doo-wop groups. He changed his name to pay homage to his native-american heritage.
He ran with the bulls in Pamplona. Sailed the south-pacific in his own yacht.
His brother was found unconcious near Tijuana.
Sounds like an amazing movie.

pathogan · 09-23-2002, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by spitball
His dad was in The Platters or one of those doo-wop groups. He changed his name to pay homage to his native-american heritage.
He ran with the bulls in Pamplona. Sailed the south-pacific in his own yacht.
His brother was found unconcious near Tijuana.
Sounds like an amazing movie.

I didnt first realize that this was That williams. How odd,strange story, unusual life,sounds like the kind of man who would have been interesting to know.his brother is not expected to come out of the coma, and the mother has to make the life support decision. How tough to lose both your boys,?....sad sad sad.another story filled with craziness and victims.sigh

KCBOOMER · 09-23-2002, 01:27 PM

Truly a weird story.

soxfan121 · 09-23-2002, 03:16 PM

The weirdest part is that only bits and pieces of information is public right now - there HAS to be more to this bizarre tale.

I heard that the Twilight Zone was coming back to TV - this is a tale truly worthy of inclusion.

btw-I lived in Rod Serling's freshman dorm room. Eerie.

spitball · 09-23-2002, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by soxfan121
The weirdest part is that only bits and pieces of information is public right now - there HAS to be more to this bizarre tale.

I heard that the Twilight Zone was coming back to TV - this is a tale truly worthy of inclusion.

btw-I lived in Rod Serling's freshman dorm room. Eerie.

Cue the theramin........
or as Count Floyd would say, " Ooh, Creepy."

gyb13 · 09-23-2002, 07:01 PM

here are the latest updates (not much new public info yet):
http://espn.go.com/nba/news/2002/0922/1435231.html
http://msn.espn.go.com/nba/news/2002/0923/1435675.html

qtlaw · 09-23-2002, 09:01 PM

What a shame for the mother to lose both sons at the same time. Bison was a great guy from what I gathered over the years. I read a great account where he hated Detroit so much in the winter, he put a giant fish tank on a whole wall then put his snorkel mask on so he would think he was in the tropics. A unique guy in an unfamiliar world.

pathogan · 09-24-2002, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by qtlaw
What a shame for the mother to lose both sons at the same time. Bison was a great guy from what I gathered over the years. I read a great account where he hated Detroit so much in the winter, he put a giant fish tank on a whole wall then put his snorkel mask on so he would think he was in the tropics. A unique guy in an unfamiliar world.

...to that.

gyb13 · 09-24-2002, 10:16 AM

they have tracked the area in the french polynesia from which the calls are made, and despite it having been 10 wks, are searching for bodies...
http://espn.go.com/nba/news/2002/0924/1435925.html

gyb13 · 09-26-2002, 03:28 PM

Dabord made a phone call the day Bison Dele et al disappeared...
http://espn.go.com/nba/news/2002/0926/1437019.html

pathogan · 09-26-2002, 03:59 PM

...and worse.My God, this story is getting stranger and stranger[and more painful}

pathogan · 10-01-2002, 12:53 PM

And so it ends, for now...until the TV movies and books
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/29/sp...ll/29DEAD.html

09-20-2002, 12:09 AM	#1
Craig S. Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,330	Crazy story of Bison Dele Has there been any stranger sports-related story lately than the disappearance and apparent death of Bison Dele et al? Now, it seems that his brother has been found, but is in a coma: http://espn.go.com/nba/news/2002/0919/1433939.html He was never a great player, but even back in his Brian Williams days, I thought he was one of the most likable players in the league. I always got the feeling he could have put up bigger numbers, but he only seemed to play at a premier level when he was having fun. Basketball seemed more like a job than a passion to him, and he seemed to save his true passions for off-court pursuits. I'm assuming he's dead, and I think the sports world lost a great guy, if not a great player. Anyone who saw him play regularly knows he brought a great attitude every night, and that's how I'll remember him.

09-23-2002, 01:27 PM	#6
KCBOOMER NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Home of the T-Bones Posts: 11,116	Truly a weird story. __________________ KCBOOMER *Buck O'Neil: The Monarch of Baseball*

09-23-2002, 07:01 PM	#9
gyb13 NS Omnipresent Brasilian Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Crazy George's playground Posts: 10,903	here are the latest updates (not much new public info yet): http://espn.go.com/nba/news/2002/0922/1435231.html http://msn.espn.go.com/nba/news/2002/0923/1435675.html __________________ Gustavo NDF Moderator Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

09-24-2002, 10:16 AM	#12
gyb13 NS Omnipresent Brasilian Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Crazy George's playground Posts: 10,903	more on dele they have tracked the area in the french polynesia from which the calls are made, and despite it having been 10 wks, are searching for bodies... http://espn.go.com/nba/news/2002/0924/1435925.html __________________ Gustavo NDF Moderator Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

09-26-2002, 03:28 PM	#13
gyb13 NS Omnipresent Brasilian Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Crazy George's playground Posts: 10,903	the story cracks slowly Dabord made a phone call the day Bison Dele et al disappeared... http://espn.go.com/nba/news/2002/0926/1437019.html __________________ Gustavo NDF Moderator Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

09-20-2002, 12:22 AM	#2
SmedIndy NetShrine's Historian Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 10,569	I've been following this. Very odd. Seems the whole family is shape-shifters with their names, too. Other reports I've read has put the whole clan as moving away from "Williams" for whatever reason. If my memory serves me correctly, he was diagonsed with clinical depression, I believe, which curtailed his career with the Magic.

09-20-2002, 05:51 PM	#4
spitball Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Studio City, Ca. Posts: 1,751	His dad was in The Platters or one of those doo-wop groups. He changed his name to pay homage to his native-american heritage. He ran with the bulls in Pamplona. Sailed the south-pacific in his own yacht. His brother was found unconcious near Tijuana. Sounds like an amazing movie.

09-23-2002, 03:16 PM	#7
soxfan121 Renounced Membership 7/9/03 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Live Free Or Die, USA Posts: 1,335	The weirdest part is that only bits and pieces of information is public right now - there HAS to be more to this bizarre tale. I heard that the Twilight Zone was coming back to TV - this is a tale truly worthy of inclusion. btw-I lived in Rod Serling's freshman dorm room. Eerie.

09-23-2002, 09:01 PM	#10
qtlaw Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 668	What a shame for the mother to lose both sons at the same time. Bison was a great guy from what I gathered over the years. I read a great account where he hated Detroit so much in the winter, he put a giant fish tank on a whole wall then put his snorkel mask on so he would think he was in the tropics. A unique guy in an unfamiliar world.

09-26-2002, 03:59 PM	#14
pathogan william Blake's Innkeeper Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 2,828	This gets worse... ...and worse.My God, this story is getting stranger and stranger[and more painful}

10-01-2002, 12:53 PM	#15
pathogan william Blake's Innkeeper Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 2,828	and now this sad coda And so it ends, for now...until the TV movies and books http://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/29/sp...ll/29DEAD.html

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