This guy was a much-loved and respected Philadelphia figure. He was also a state rep and city controller:
Legendary La Salle basketball player Tom Gola dead at 81 (via NJ.com)
Legendary La Salle University basketball player Tom Gola passed away at the age of 81 early Sunday afternoon at St. Joseph’s Manor just outside of Philadelphia, according to multiple sources. According to philly.com, Gola slipped and hit his head…
