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   William Robert "Slick" Leonard (July 17, 1932 – April 13, 2021) was an American professional basketball player, coach and color commentator. He played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers, where he was a two-time All-American and a member of their national championship squad in 1953.

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3. www.nytimes.com › bobby-leonard-deadBobby Leonard, Hall of Fame Basketball Coach, Dies at 88

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   Apr 15, 2021 · Bobby Leonard, an All-American guard for Indiana University’s 1953 N.C.A.A. basketball champions who later coached the Indiana Pacers to three American Basketball...

4. www.espn.com › nba › storyBobby 'Slick' Leonard, former NBA player and Hall of Fame ...

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   Apr 13, 2021 · Bobby "Slick" Leonard, a former NBA player, Hall of Fame basketball coach and television commentator, has died at the age of 88, the Indiana Pacers announced on Tuesday.

5. www.nba.com › news › former-pacers-coach-bobby-slickFormer Pacers coach Bobby 'Slick' Leonard dies at 88

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   Apr 13, 2021 · Leonard led the Pacers to three ABA championships and was a Hall of Fame player and broadcaster. He was known for his charisma, intensity and wit, and coined the phrase "Boom, Baby!" for 3-pointers.

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   Apr 14, 2021 · Leonard, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 88, was an Indiana icon who starred at Indiana University, had a successful NBA career, and then spent over 50 years with the Pacers...

7. www.reuters.com › lifestyle › sportsPacers coaching legend Bob 'Slick' Leonard dies at 88 | Reuters

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   Apr 14, 2021 · Hall of Fame coach Bobby "Slick" Leonard, who won three ABA titles with the Indiana Pacers, has died at 88.

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   Who was Bobby Leonard?

   • The NBA mourns the passing of Hall of Famer Bobby “Slick” Leonard, a beloved member of the Indiana Pacers organization for more than 50 years. A hard-nosed player, legendary coach and insightful broadcaster, Bobby had a profound impact on the game.

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   Who was Bobby 'Slick' Leonard?

   • Bobby "Slick" Leonard, a former NBA player, Hall of Fame basketball coach and television commentator, has died at the age of 88, the Indiana Pacers announced on Tuesday.

   Bobby 'Slick' Leonard, former NBA player and Hall of Fame coach, dies

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   How long did Bobby Leonard coach the Indiana Pacers?

   • He coached the Indiana Pacers for 12 seasons and took them to three A.B.A. titles. The governor of Indiana called him “the embodiment of basketball.” Bobby Leonard, the coach of the Indiana Pacers, at a news conference in Indianapolis in 1978. Leonard coached the Pacers for 12 seasons, eight in the A.B.A. and four in the N.B.A. AB/Associated Press

   Bobby Leonard, Hall of Fame Basketball Coach, Dies at 88

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   Who is William Robert Leonard?

   • He injected a colorful note with his exclamation “Boom, baby!” after an Indiana player hit a three-point shot. William Robert Leonard was born in Terre Haute, Ind., on July 17, 1932, one of three children of Raymond and Hattie Leonard. His father dug ditches during the Depression.

   Bobby Leonard, Hall of Fame Basketball Coach, Dies at 88

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   Is Leonard a Hall of Famer?

   • Leonard was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee in 2014. He’s also a member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and the Indiana Sports Writers and Broadcasters Hall of Fame and was the first person inducted into the Indiana University Sports Hall of Fame.

   Former Pacers coach Bobby 'Slick' Leonard dies at 88

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   Did Leonard play college basketball?

   • He played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers, where he was a two-time All-American and a member of their national championship squad in 1953. After playing professionally in the National Basketball Association (NBA), Leonard coached the Indiana Pacers to three American Basketball Association (ABA) championships.

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9. www.nbcsports.com › nba › newsBobby ‘Slick’ Leonard, 88, Pacers Hall of Fame coach, dies

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   Apr 13, 2021 · Bobby Leonard was a legendary basketball player and coach who led the Pacers to three ABA championships and one NBA title. He also helped save the franchise from bankruptcy and became a popular broadcaster and Indiana icon.