FritzIam4IU Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 He was 88 https://www.wibc.com/news/local-indiana/beloved-coach-and-pacers-broadcaster-bobby-slick-leonard-dies-at-88/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, FritzIam4IU said: He was 88 https://www.wibc.com/news/local-indiana/beloved-coach-and-pacers-broadcaster-bobby-slick-leonard-dies-at-88/ My Dad loved Leonard because they were both Terre Haute guys...Always talked about his FT to secure the 1953 NC...RIP Slick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Oh no...first remember him as Pacer coach. Always great in everything he did. Very distinguished career. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Loved listening to him doing the Pacers games. Also loved listening him tell stories.in interviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Came across this re the winning FT in 53... "Legendary coach Branch McCracken, who was an All-American player at Indiana in 1930 and coached the Hoosiers to the 1940 national title as well, said he wasn't worried about Leonard knocking down the shot, because he had "ice water in his veins.'' When told of his coach's comments afterward, Leonard had a different take on the pressure-packed moment. “It sure felt warm running down my leg.” Leonard said." Classic Slick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 That's terrible news. Slick was the absolute best. BOOM BABY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybergates Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Never too busy to have a cold one. RIP Hoosier and Pacer champion and legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Does anyone know what happened? Did someone break the story before Nancy was notified? That's what I am gathering. If so that is sickening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted April 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: Does anyone know what happened? Did someone break the story before Nancy was notified? That's what I am gathering. If so that is sickening. Not sure about that. I saw a tweet at first but couldn't find a story to confirm. After 30 minutes or so I saw the article and other tweets about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefftheref Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Condolences to the Leonard family. I always respected him when he was coaching and I loved him as an announcer. R.I.P. Coach. A great personality with a wonderful smile. You will be missed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoyeCowbell Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 RIP to a legend. I find myself thinking about how awesome this sport is. Leonard (and so, so, so many more) were able to have such an incredible life by loving and respecting the game of basketball. The experiences, the relationships, the spectacle of it all... you could tell how much he loved everything about it. I hope all those fortunate enough to wear an Indiana jersey appreciate how special that is, and make the most out of the opportunities that come their way. Man I love this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boiler Sam Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 4 hours ago, cybergates said: Never too busy to have a cold one. RIP Hoosier and Pacer champion and legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Billingsley99 Posted April 21, 2021 Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 Just Slick being Slick. The world need more of this. https://amp.indystar.com/amp/7280374002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybergates Posted April 21, 2021 Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 24 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: Just Slick being Slick. The world need more of this. https://amp.indystar.com/amp/7280374002 What an incredible story. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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