Bob Love was one of the first names to become synonymous with greatness and the Chicago Bulls. A three-time All-Star who spent nine of his 11 seasons in the NBA playing for Chicago, Love was the second Bulls player to ever have his jersey retired by the organization.

Former Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love, who was a three-time All-Star with the team, has died on Monday after a battle with cancer, the organization said.

With his No. 10 jersey hanging in the United Center rafters, his on-court achievements are forever etched in history, but Bob’s impact transcended basketball,” the Bulls said in a statement. “He became an inspirational figure and a passionate community ambassador for the Bulls,