Jerry Harkness cause of death: What happened to Julie Harkness’ father?

Jerald B. Harkness (Jerry Harkness), the father of Julie Harkness was an American professional basketball player who played for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Indiana Pacers of the American Basketball Association (ABA).

Jerry was born on May 7, 1940 and died August 24, 2021 at age 81.

Jerry Harkness cause of death: What happened to Julie Harkness’ father?

Jerry’s death was confirmed by his son, Jerald and as per The New York Times, a cause of death was not given.

Though Jerry’s professional career was relatively short, he left his mark in the record books on November 13, 1967, when he hit an 88-foot-long (27 m) game-winning buzzer beater to lead the Pacers past the Dallas Chaparrals, 119–118.

The shot was longest shot in professional basketball until 2001, when Baron Davis hit from 89 feet (27 m) to end the third quarter.

That notwithstanding, Jerry’s shot remains the longest game-winning shot ever made.

After his career in basketball, Jerry became a salesman, becoming first African-American salesman for Quaker Oats.

He also also devoted much of his time to civil rights issues.

He worked with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in the early 1970s, and served as executive director of the Indianapolis chapter of 100 Black Men, a national organization dedicated to supporting and training young African American males.