Former St. Francis men’s basketball standout Norm Van Lier will join the Chicago Bulls Ring of Honor in November.

Van Lier, who played in Pittsburgh at Midland High School before he came to St. Francis, enjoyed a 10-year career in the NBA, including seven seasons with the Bulls.

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