Born in Summerfield, Louisiana, Malone was the youngest of nine children and was raised on a farm by his single mother, Shirley. Shedrick Hay, his father, was married to a different woman and raising a family with her. … See more

Louisiana Tech (2007–2011)
On May 31, 2007, Malone became director of basketball promotion and assistant strength and conditioning coach at his alma mater Louisiana Tech University and donated $350,000 to the university athletic department. See more

Businesses
Malone is the owner of Teriyaki Grill, Eskamoe’s Frozen Custard & More, and Arby's in Ruston, Louisiana.
He also owns two car … See more

Utah Jazz (1985–2003)
Early years (1985–1987)
In the 1985 NBA draft, the Utah Jazz selected Karl Malone … See more

In 1984, Malone and Stockton were both cut from the United States men's national basketball team but joined the team in 1992, when national basketball teams welcomed NBA … See more

Malone is regarded as one of the best power forwards in the history of the NBA and was known as "the Mailman" for his consistent delivery. … See more

Family
Malone married Kay Kinsey, winner of the 1988 Miss Idaho USA pageant, on December 24, … See more