The Baylor Bears are mourning the death of former basketball player Nelson Haggerty, considered to be one of the Bears "all-time greats."
The Baylor Bears posted a tribute to Haggerty on social media Friday saying "our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Baylor alum and @MeanGreenMBB assistant coach Nelson Haggerty RIP @CoachHagg12."
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Baylor alum and @MeanGreenMBB assistant coach Nelson Haggerty 🙏
RIP @CoachHagg12 pic.twitter.com/t1KSEeouiC
— Baylor Basketball (@BaylorMBB) April 16, 2021
Haggerty died after a single-vehicle accident near Decatur in Wise County, according to KFDX-TV.
The Baylor alum was serving as an assistant coach for the University of North Texas.
Haggerty, a 1995 graduate from Baylor, is considered to be one of the Bears all-time greats.
An all-conference point guard, he led the nation in assists during his senior season with a 10.1 average, according to MeanGreenSports.com.
📝 From @BUDREW and @BUMackRhoades on the tragic passing of Nelson Haggerty 🙏 pic.twitter.com/dH3V6NXio0
— Baylor Basketball (@BaylorMBB) April 16, 2021
