Basketball profile Egon Håkanson is dead. His grandchild, national team star Ludvig Håkanson, told about the death at an emotional press conference after Murcia's victory over Nanterre.
I would like to dedicate this victory to my grandfather who passed away during the match. It was he who got my family to play basketball, says the 28-year-old Spanish professional.
Egon Håkanson, who became 84 years old, is often described as a pioneer in Swedish basketball. He was a key figure in Alvik's dynasty during the 60s and 70s and with the club he won SM gold as both player, coach and club director.
