Brendan Malone, who coached Toronto Raptors in 1st season, dead at 81
Brendan Malone coached the franchise in its inaugural season in 1995-96.
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![7 Nov 1995: Brendan Malone looks on during a game between the Chicago Bulls and the Toronto Raptors played at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls won the game, 117-108. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel/Allsport A coach on the sidelines of a basketball court.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6991791.1696965278!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/72285748.jpg)
Brendan Malone coached the franchise in its inaugural season in 1995-96.
Brendan Malone coached the franchise in its inaugural season in 1995-96.