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Tooele boys basketball coach Gary Alverson, 59, passed away in his home Tuesday following a 14-month battle with lung cancer caused by asbestos.
Alverson won 303 games during a coaching career that lasted over 30 years. He coached Bonneville to state titles in 1985 and 1987, and last year coached his alma mater to the 3A title in just his third season as Tooele's head coach.
Last Wednesday, Tooele honored Alverson in a 15-minute ceremony prior to the game against Grantsville.
With Alverson sitting in his wheelchair at midcourt, surrounded by well over 50 family and friends, Tooele retired his No. 55 high school jersey, as well as unveiling the 2005 state championship banner.
