Indy Monthly: Schultz on Slick
Attempting to put into words the magnitude of Slick Leonard’s legacy in Indiana was an impossible task, but I tried my best in this latest piece for Indianapolis Monthly. While many have focused on his on-court accomplishments – there are many – I think what made Leonard’s connection with Indiana so special was the fact that […]
LISTEN: Query on JMV
Every couple of weeks, Jake makes an appearance with longtime friend JMV on his afternoon show on 107.5 The Fan. He made his return to the airwaves this afternoon to discuss Slick Leonard’s legacy in-depth and IndyCar’s opening weekend in Alabama. Obviously, most of the conversation centers around Slick, and it’s definitely worth a listen: […]
R.I.P. Slick Leonard
The most important sports figure in Indianapolis history is no longer with us. In hearing the news earlier this afternoon of Bobby “Slick” Leonard’s passing at the age of 88, that was my first thought. Slick, and his wife, Nancy, are the reason the Indiana Pacers still exist. If the Pacers stopped existing in Indiana […]
