One of the state’s all-time legends has passed away.
This morning, the family of Wes Unseld announced the Louisville native and Basketball Hall of Fame inductee has passed away at the age of 74.
“It is with profound sadness that we share that our adored husband, father and grandfather Wes Unseld passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by family following lengthy health battles, most recently with pneumonia,” the statement read. “He was the rock of our family – an extremely devoted patriarch who reveled in being with his wife, children, friends and teammates. He was a hero and loved playing basketball for the cities of Baltimore and Washington D.