Chauncey Hardy (May 15, 1988 – October 9, 2011) was an American professional basketball player. He played for CSȘ Giurgiu in the Divizia A, the top-tier professional basketball league of Romania.
Early life and education
Chauncey, a native of Middletown, Connecticut, previously played basketball for Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Death and legacy
He died on October 9, 2011, in the Romanian city of Giurgiu, where he was severely beaten in a nightclub following an altercation with a group of men. Hardy arrived comatose in hospital and died following surgery. Before his death he had 3 heart attacks. A day later, a man was arrested after he surrendered to police; he was put in custody pending the trial.
The arena, Sala Chauncey Hardy, was named for Hardy.
References
- "Chauncey Hardy: Former Sacred Heart Basketball Player Chauncey Hardy Killed Overseas - CTnow". Courant.com. 2011-10-10. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
- "Chauncey Hardy, American Basketball Player, Dies After Attack In Romania". Huffingtonpost.com. 2011-10-09. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
- Arrest made in ex-Sacred Heart Pioneers player Chauncey Hardy's death - ESPN
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