Chauncey Hardy

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.[1]

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.[2] A day later, a man was arrested after he surrendered to police; he was put in custody pending the trial.[3]

The arena, Sala Chauncey Hardy, was named for Hardy.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Anthony, Mike (October 10, 2011). "Former Sacred Heart Basketball Player Chauncey Hardy Killed Overseas". CTnow. Archived from the original on November 12, 2011. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Chauncey Hardy, American Basketball Player, Dies After Attack In Romania". Huffingtonpost.com. October 9, 2011. Archived from the original on October 12, 2011. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Arrest made in ex-Sacred Heart player's death". ESPN.com. October 10, 2011. Archived from the original on July 22, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  4. ↑ "1 an fara Chauncey Hardy… | CSS GIURGIU". cssgiurgiu.ro (in Romanian). October 9, 2012. Archived from the original on March 26, 2013. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
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