In September 82, Freeman Williams & John Drew were traded by the Hawks to the Jazz for Nique Wilkins. In April '22, Drew & Williams died 10 days apart

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In 1982 the Hawks traded John Drew and Freeman Williams for Dominique Wilkins. Drew and Williams, two of the dominant offensive players of their day, have each apparently passed in the last 10 days, gone far too soon. Rest In Peace

John Drew’s No. 22 should be retired by Hawks, according to former teammate

John Drew was one of those athletes who should not be forgotten, according to former Hawks teammate Mike “Stinger” Glenn.

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