On this day, Boston Celtics star Reggie Lewis died after collapsing on a Brandeis University basketball court; he was 27.

A Baltimore native, Lewis attended Northeastern Univerisity where he became the school's all-time leading scorer. He abbreviated his college career, and was a first round draft pick by the Celtics. Over the next six seasons he would become an NBA All Star , and was voted the team's sixth captain, succeeding Larry Bird.

In 1993's play offs, Lewis fell to the floor and later received conflicting diagnoses of a heart condition. He elected to return to the team, and just three months later collapsed for the last time. Lewis was powerful, though quiet leader, who matched his on-court play with positive community involvement.