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While playing for UCLA, he suffered a scratched left cornea when he got hit by Ted Henderson of Cal going for a rebound . His scratched his cornea again during his pro career and then he wear goggles for protection.

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At 7-feet, 2-inches in height, he was so much taller than other NBA players that he often sustained accidental pokes in the eyes.

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