Dr. Tom passing away is a false report.

[83Hawk]

Posted in the women's game thread that this was announced at the UNI-Drake game. 87 years old.

False report, it turns out.

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[83Hawk]

Well, that's good news!

 

[QChawks]

 

[oldxbbc]

Stuff like this is what is wrong with what is posted on FB and I assume other social platforms. Don’t know if it’s AI generated or what. It really sad, sometimes you are pretty sure it’s fake and other times you think it’s real. Frustrating and wrong!

 

[Roncuba65]

Gee, not a good look for Larry...

 

[Roncuba65]

Stuff like this is what is wrong with what is posted on FB and I assume other social platforms. Don’t know if it’s AI generated or what. It really sad, sometimes you are pretty sure it’s fake and other times you think it’s real. Frustrating and wrong!

Yeah its getting wild. I saw the other day a post where it said a highly ranked Iowa bball recruit passed away tragically at 17 with a picture of Ben Mccollum and it turns out it was made up...

 

[QChawks]

 

[MacMiney]

Hawkeye Hoops History Podcast: Dr. Tom Davis - Hawk Fanatic

Former coach Dr. Tom Davis, 87, joins the Hawkeye Hoops History Podcast to discuss his life in the game, including, of course, his 13 seasons in Iowa City. Hear his thoughts on the 1986-87 Elite Eight team, his memories of Chris Street, the ’98-99 Sweet 16 squad, the unceremonious end at Iowa...

hawkfanatic.com

Just noticed this - nice to hear him. Sounds like he hasn't missed a beat.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Posted in the women's game thread that this was announced at the UNI-Drake game. 87 years old.

False report, it turns out.

Thank you for the clarification!

 

[Grayhair1981]

Wikipedia yesterday had his DoD as yesterday. Today it says he is still alive.

 

[Burghawk87]

Wikipedia yesterday had his DoD as yesterday. Today it says he is still alive.

To be fair literally anyone can go change that.