BOULDER — More than 60 years after he led the Colorado basketball team to its first — and still only — NCAA Final Four appearance, Burdette "Burdy" Haldorson is still remembered fondly by Buffs faithful.
Last week, Haldorson was honored by his old fraternity when Sigma Nu Boulder renamed its basketball court in his honor. Haldorson appeared at a Saturday morning ceremony at the house, joined by CU Athletic Director Rick George and current CU basketball coach Tad Boyle.
"It's quite an honor," said Haldorson, who also won two Olympic gold medals for Team USA in the 1956 and 1960 Olympics.