I'm so upset about this I can't write anything yet, but I wanted to get the word out.
Mike McConathy called me this morning about one of our teammates of the 1976 SLC Championshp team. Lanky suffered from an apparent heart attack on Monday and drove himself to the Emergency Room. Doctors put in two stints, but during last night he suffered a second fatal attack.
From O.K. "Buddy" Davis:
Have learned some sad news this morning. Former Louisiana Tech University basketball star Lanky Wells has passed away. He suffered a heart attack early this morning. More than being one of the top ranking players in Bulldogs ' history, Lanky was a tremendous human being with an unmatched kindness.
Let's all remember how he enriched so many lives. Keep his family and loved ones in your prayers. OKD.
From NSU SID Doug Ireland:
Lanky was a beautiful person. He came to NSU and was a student coach with his college teammate, Mike McConathy, to finish his college degree about 10 years ago. He was such a role model for our players. He gave the most powerful prayers after games. After he graduated, he made many, many long drives from his home in Arkansas to support his dear friend Opie and the NSU team. I know he loved his Tech teammates and friends in a powerful way. Buddy, you put it perfectly.
Lanky at last year's Legends reception: