Chauncey Hardy

Chauncey Hardy (May 15, 1988 – October 9, 2011) was an American professional basketball player. He played for CSS Giurgiu in the Divizia A, the top-tier professional basketball league of Romania. 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.[1] A day later, a man was arrested after he surrendered to police. He was put in custody pending the trial.[2]

Chauncey, a native of Middletown, Connecticut, previously played basketball for Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Chauncey Hardy, American Basketball Player, Dies After Attack In Romania". Huffingtonpost.com. 2011-10-09. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
  2. ↑ Arrest made in ex-Sacred Heart Pioneers player Chauncey Hardy's death - ESPN
  3. ↑ "Chauncey Hardy: Former Sacred Heart Basketball Player Chauncey Hardy Killed Overseas - CTnow". Courant.com. 2011-10-10. Retrieved 2011-10-25.


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