Two Suns legends. Restauranteurs, lawmakers and media fixtures. These late Arizonans left a mark on our state.

The original Phoenix Suns player, Dick Van Arsdale put the Valley on the pro sports map. He died last week at 81.

Dick Van Arsdale, the first player added to the roster of the expansion Phoenix Suns in 1968, died at age 81. No cause of death was revealed for Van Arsdale, known as the "Original Sun." ...

Dick Van Arsdale, a three-time All-Star who became the first Phoenix Suns player after being selected by the franchise in the 1968 expansion draft, has died. He was 81.

Dick Van Arsdale, a former New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns star, has died. He was 81. The Suns chose him with the first pick ...

PHOENIX (AP) — Dick Van Arsdale, a three-time All-Star who became the first Phoenix Suns player after being selected by the franchise in the 1968 expansion draft, has died. He was 81.

PHOENIX (AP) — Dick Van Arsdale, a three-time All-Star who became the first Phoenix Suns player after being selected by the franchise in the 1968 expansion draft, has died. He was 81. The Suns ...