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Former UConn basketball star Tony Hanson dead at 63

Posted November 26, 2018 6:00 am

The Associated Press

WINDHAM, Conn. (AP) - Former University of Connecticut basketball star Tony Hanson, who led the Huskies to the Sweet 16 in 1976, has died. He was 63 years old.

Hanson died Sunday at his home in Windham. His death was confirmed Monday by the Potter Funeral home in Windham, which is handling funeral arrangements.

The 6-foot-5 guard from Waterbury starred for UConn from 1973-1977, scoring 1,990 points, which ranks third in program history. He averaged 17.9 points per game and 26 points as a senior.

In 2007 his name and No. 42 were placed on the wall of Gampel Pavilion as part of the inaugural "Huskies of Honor" class.

Hanson was drafted by New Orleans in 1977, but never played in the NBA. He instead played professionally in Europe and coached in England.

FILE - In this March 22, 1974, file photo, Connecticut's Tony Hanson, top right, and Boston College's Mark Raterink (40) contend for a rebound during an National Invitation Tournament college basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York. Hanson died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, at his home in Windham, Conn. He was 63. (AP Photo, File) The Associated Press

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