Gerald Eugene Sloan, widely known as Jerry Sloan is a popular American former NBA (National Basketball Association) Player, head coach, and the Basketball Hall of Fame. As a player, he played for Baltimore Bullets and Chicago Bulls, and as a coach, he mentored Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls. Throughout his NBA career, he has also held 2 times NBA All-Star Trophy.
The former NBA coach, Jerry was born on 28 March 1942 in McLeansboro, Illinois, the USA. Likewise, he was born under the birth sign, Aries, and he belongs to the white ethnic background. Further, his nationality is American.
Current Married Life With Tammy Jessop
The 77 years old former NBA coach, Jerry is married and currently living along with his wife, Tammy Jessop from Ohio. The two walked down the wedding aisle in 2006 and exchanged their wedding vows in front of their close friends and families. Their marriage ceremony was held privately in Salt Lake City.
The two met in 2005 as Tammy moved to Utah from Ohio to work in a restaurant. Probably, Jerry and Tammy must have met while she was working in a restaurant. Tammy is the step-mother of Jerry's three children which he shares from his previous marriage. As of now, Tammy is taking care of Sloan as he was diagnosed with Parkison disease and Lewy body dementia.
End Of 41 Years Of First Marital Relationship: Bobbye Sloan
Before marrying Tammy, Sloan was married to his high-school sweetheart, Bobbye Sloan. The pair tied the knot in 1963 in an intimate ceremony. The couple met at their high school and started dating each other for a decade and eventually got united as a husband and wife.
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Unfortunately, his spouse was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 1998, which instantly became the talk of the town at that time. After six-year of brave battle with cancer, Bobbye died of it in 2004. Moreover, they share three children from their 41 years of marriage.
From their 41 years of married life, they share three children. Likewise, one of their children is son, Brian who used to play basketball for McLeansboro High School and also the member of the undefeated 1984 state championship team.
Moreover, he has also played in the team of Indiana University under Coach Bob Knight. Similarly, their other two children are daughters named Kathy Sloan Wood and Holly Sloan Parish.
Diagnosed With Dementia And Parkinson Disease
The NBA Hall Of Famer and a former NBA player, Jerry was diagnosed by a deadly disease, Lewy Body Dementia, and Parkinson. The news was announced in April 2016 which made millions of his fan sad and worried. According to Gordon Monson, a reporter, Sloan condition is deteriorating and he is dying.
In the hard times of Jerry, his wife, Tammy is doing all she can do. She became the saint and a stalwart for him and shares love with him as much as she can.
Multi-Millionaire Personality
The all-star player of all-time and head coach of Chicago Bulls has earned a hefty amount of money from his 50 years long career in NBA. Jerry's net worth is estimated at around $3 Million as of 2020. He collected the majority of his money from his career as a head coach and also earns from his NBA career as a player.
He was retired in 2011. So, he is currently enjoying his earnings and fortune earned from his successful career. Further, he is currently living in his lavish mansion located at Riverton, Utah which value is estimated to be around $2 Million.
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