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Farewell to Karch

Karch TV special
Beach volleyball legend Karch Kiraly was honored in a tribute titled "Karch Kiraly ... The King of the Beach" that aired on August 20 on FSN West and can be seen on avp.com. More >

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• Player pages: Karch Kiraly  |  Kevin Wong  

Kiraly honored king of Queen City
He was unable to play one last time, but Karch Kiraly still bade his fans farewell when he was honored in Cincinnati for his contributions to the beach game. More >


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Karch's emotional farewell dinner
Volleyball legend Karch Kiraly, who is retiring after this season, was given an emotional farewell at Thursday night's Dinner of Champions at the Manhattan Beach Marriott Hotel. More >

Touching tribute on Stadium Court
Volleyball legend Karch Kiraly, who is retiring after this season at age 46, was presented with a rocking chair during a tribute on Stadium Court on Saturday. More >

To be partnered with Karch
Karch Kiraly's partners across his three decades as a professional beach volleyball player discuss playing alongside the greatest of them all. More >

• Karch gives thoughts on golden years
• Words for Karch in his career autumn
• Calf keeps Karch out of Manhattan
• Karch, Fonoi give fans one last thrill
• Karch's name among sports' greats
• Fans flock for Karch's Atlanta finale
• Kiraly focused on title run
• Nygaard back, Kiraly, Wong better
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Sinjin Smith, USA
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Randy Stoklos, USA
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• Pro Wins: 94
• Born: Jan. 1, 1940
• Height: 5' 10"
• Colleges: Ohio State
• Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio
• Earnings: $5,714,282

• AVP Wins: 148
• Born: Nov. 3, 1960
• Height: 6' 2"
• College: UCLA
• Birthplace: Jackson, Mich.
• Earnings: $3,172,460
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• Pro Wins: 135
• Born: Sept. 2, 1952
• Height: 5' 10"
• College: UCLA
• Birthplace: East St. Louis, Ill.
• Earnings: $8,641,040