I hope you were not still into Khat when you got to America and I hope it had nothing to do with your death. Biography of Yinka Dare (excerpt) Yinka Dare (born October 10, 1972 in Kano, Nigeria – January 9, 2004 in Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.) was a Nigerian professional basketball player; a 7-foot-1, 270 pound (122 kg) center. Jan 9, 2004 - Yinka Dare passed away. i cant believe you are gone. It has taken me this long to find out and it saddens me greatly. So sorry you have passed on. I told Yinka that he was doing great; that with a few more hours and a burst of adrenaline he could make it … A 7'1 1/2" (217 cm), 265 pound (120.2 kg) center, he played four seasons in the National Basketball Association.In 2004, Dare died at only 31 years of age after suffering a heart attack. CLASS OF 86\92 F.G.C Kano. ur big bro johnson. whaat?oh my God!its sad to hear this,may your soul rest in peace ALEX DEE!!! Just searching yahoo for you brother’s contact who I last saw in UNILAG 1997 being class mate for the 4 years. I pray that your VERY GENTLE soul should rest in peace. I am shocked to say the least.I was on the net today trying to find old school mates when I saw this write up on Yinka Dare. farewell Yinka, God bless your soul. Find Yinka Dare in the United States. We miss you Yinka, everyone of us; Abdullahi Monguno, Sunusi Mohammed, Babatunde Layode, Jamila Ibrahim, Bola Bunmi, Nuhu Bello, Jibril Mohammed, Bola Dahunsi, Chijioke Udokwu, Deji Onasanya, Aminu Rimi, Hannah Ajanya, Onu Uchola, Muyiwa Olanrewaju, Ravi Prasad, Aliyu S. Aliyu, Dapo Fafore, Gbemisola Jones, Hadiza Isyaka Rabiu, Uzoma Nzenwa, Sina Popoola, Paul Omoarukwe, Abba Danmaraya, Anthony Oputa, Kunle Okusanya, Auwalu Kabir, Ike Amefula, Essien Sunday, Mohammed Auwalu, Sani Muazu, Ikenna Obele, Auwalu Idris, Sunday Achebe, Francis Ogbah, Adamu Danlami, Ngbede Ogoh, and all the rest, the 45 boys and girls, and our dear form mistress; Mrs Arigbede. Love Kike Obatolu, Hoped we could have been closer in your days on earth and I’m just actually acknowledging you are gone. Chucks H.Ekwensi, Hi Yinka, Rest in peace dear one. A medical examiner determined that Dare, pronounced dead Friday at Englewood Hospital after being rushed to the emergency room, had a heart attack due to an arrhythmia condition that was discovered when he was in college at George Washington. We miss u Yinka. I pray God gives the DARE family the strength to bear the loss. It certainly makes the enemies of God uncomfortable, but God created and loves every human being. l was young n your jinior in FGC Kano Benue house.your time was brief, l pray God grant you paradise, while your family the fortitude to bear d lost. ALEX-DEE, I knew you well in FGC Kano. live: true, We found 3 entries for Yinka Dare in the United States. R.I.P GENTALY GAINT YOU WILL BE MISSED, Hey you will be missed a pretty stand up guy ,we met at a party in New York City ,It just goes to show time is promised to no man or anybody so live each day like its your last….I know I will be from now on GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. Cheers. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. -Dare Ogunmadewa This is a great loss and I pray the almighty Lord grant your family the fortitude to bear the loss of great son and brother. Thanks for that. I remember Yinka during my days at Dabo Primary School, Kano and remember seeing him a lot at Kano Club. We have not met b5 neither do you know class 95/01 but years have counted you among US and you have left us leaving a path for which we are still striving through ! Oct 18, 2000 - Yinka Dare, previously with the Golden State Warriors, became a free agent. My first book, you helped guide me with wisdom and confidence. I heard the news at Rotimi Beyioku’s wedding @ LTV 8 where most of us were ex FGCKs. He was my basketball idol, i always talk about him to my friends. Yinka, I visited your home at Bumpai Kano to get information about contact but was never lucky to find anyone.I’ll like to hear from Michael if possible.May God give you all the power to bare the loss.We will and are surely missing you.Rest in perfect peace my friend. interval: 30000, To many, Yinka Dare remains one of the NBA’s unsolved mysteries. oludare1@netzero.com. In 2004, Dare died at only 31 years of age after suffering a heart […] What a family of a genetic tallness , such is life. Professional Basketball Player. bless you yinka, rest in peace. version: 2, I remember Yinka as that tall, basket ball playing guy who had to bend his head in order to go thru the door way. I have always talked about you with a lot of friends I come across; I was and I still proud of you. rpp: 5, may your gentle soul rest in peace.may GOD give your parents the fortitude to bear this loss A 7’0", 265 pound (120.2 kg) center, he played four seasons in the National Basketball Association. I’ve always wanted to play in the NBA and now seeing what you did gave me hope. You were such a joy to be around never expecting Hope to see u in heaven one day, Alex-Dee! Yinka Dare (born October 10, 1972 – January 9, 2004) was a Nigerian professional basketball player. I will never forget you my fellow Nigerian. O di oju ala. Ki edumare ba wa sho gbogbo ebi re o. Yinka, From Kano… we all were in America a friend and room mate in School remember... 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