Tragic Corner
Len Bias: Inspirational Basketball Story
Monday, September 15, 2008, by Isaac Merwin
- ESPN Special about Len Bias, a very inspirational, well-written story by Michael Weinreb
LEONARD K. BIAS, a 22-year-old Black male, died as a result of cocaine intoxication, which interrupted the normal electrical control of his heartbeat, resulting in the sudden onset of seizures and cardiac arrest. The blood cocaine level was 6.5 milligrams per liter. Toxicological studies for alcohol and other drugs were negative. Due to the ongoing investigation of the circumstances surrounding his death, the manner of the death is ruled UNDETERMINED at this time.

