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Article: Coaching Legend Richard Quick Passes Away From Brain Cancer.
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- June 11, 2009
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Miami Beach, FL, Jun 11, 2009 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) -- The winningest swim coach in NCAA Division 1 history Richard Quick (http://www.arluckpromotions.com/athlete-management/detail/richard-quick/), passed away on Wednesday evening in Austin, Texas following a six-month battle with brain cancer.
Quick was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme on December 22, 2008. Glioblastoma is the most common and aggressive type of malignant brain tumor. Approximately 13,000 Americans die of malignant brain tumors every year.
Quick was a champion in every sense of the word. Respected for his leadership and his accomplishments, Quick was a 13-time NCAA Championship ...