Few were as profoundly affected by the death of Len Bias as members of the 1986 Maryland basketball team. For this episode, we will focus on the impact of his death on some of his teammates as well as his coach, Lefty Driesell.
This episode captures the essence of resilience as it relates to the death and legacy of Len Bias. Some managed to endure the torrential onslaught of challenges….and forge lives wiser and more sturdy than they might have been without the tragedy. Others struggled to escape the lingering wreckage.
About the narrator: Dave Ungrady, a former Maryland athlete, is the author of the book, Born Ready: the Mixed Legacy of Len Bias. He is the president of GoGrady Media and the executive producer of this podcast series.
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