Kermit Alan Washington is an American former professional basketball player. Washington is best remembered unfortunately for punching opposing player Rudy Tomjanovich during an on-court fight in 1977.

The punch nearly killed Tomjanovich, and it resulted in severe medical problems that ultimately ended rudy's playing career. The is an excerpt of Redemption: The Kermit Washington Story

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