Nancy Leonard, the "matriarch" of the Indiana Pacers franchise, died at age 93 this week, her family confirmed on Wednesday. Leonard was married to former coach and manager Bobby Leonard, who died in 2021.
Leonard previously served as the Pacers' assistant general manager from 1976-80 while her husband was in the primary role. Although the Leonards stopped working for the team after 1980, the couple never fully stepped away from the Pacers organization. Mr. Leonard ended up being a color commentator for the team, and Mrs. Leonard continued cheering on the Pacers throughout her life.
