Tyrese Haliburton Pays Tribute to Nancy Leonard, ‘First Lady of Indiana Basketball,’ Dead at 93
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton publicly mourned the death of Nancy Leonard, affectionately known as “the first lady of Indiana basketball,” after her passing at the age of 93.
The organization and its fan base remembered Leonard on Thursday, Sept. 25, noting her decades-long association with basketball in the state. Haliburton joined former players, coaches and supporters in honoring her legacy and offering condolences to her family.
Leonard’s influence on Indiana basketball spanned generations, earning her the honorary title that Pacers personnel and local fans continued to use throughout her life. Details about memorial arrangements were not immediately released.
Source: New York Post
