Greg Harden, the longtime performance coach who oversaw a countless number of athletes at the University of Michigan and later with the Toronto Maple Leafs, has died.
The University of Michigan has confirmed that Harden died due to complications from surgery.
Greg Harden spent 34 years as both an administrator and life coach with the Michigan Athletics and the past three years as a peak performance coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Among others, some of the top athletes on the planet, some of who attended Michigan University and were inspired by Harden include Tom Brady, Michael Phelps, Desmond Howard, J.J. McCarthy, Jalen Rose, and Juwan Howard.
Following the announcement of his passing, tributes from across the sports world flooded in, celebrating Greg Harden's lasting impact. Below are just a few of the heartfelt reflections shared in his memory.
Condolences go out to the entire Harden family during this tragically difficult time.
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SEPTEMBRE 13 | 61 ANSWERS Beloved Toronto Maple Leafs coach Greg Harden passes away Were you a fan of Greg Harden? | ||
Yes | 13 | 21.3 % |
No | 48 | 78.7 % |
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