top of page


& Dave Ungrady


The Len Bias Legacy - Timeline
August 11, 1986 Testimony at the trial of Brian Tribble, right, revealed repeated drug use by Len Bias and some of his teammates. Washington Post story, August 11, 1986 Much of the content presented in the Timelines was produced in 2022 by Enzo Alvarenga, a University of Maryland Journalism student at the time. Enzo died in an accident while riding a bicycle when he was working as a volunteer on the project. The honor his memory, the University of Maryland Philip Merrill Co

Dave Ungrady
Aug 111 min read


The Len Bias Legacy - Timeline
August 12, 1986 John Johnson, shown above during an interview at Bentley's Restaurant in 2011, and below as a sophomore at Maryland during the 1986-87 season. He was among Maryland players who testified to a grand jury. As appeared in the Washington Post, August 12, 1986 Much of the content presented in the Timelines was produced in 2022 by Enzo Alvarenga, a University of Maryland Journalism student at the time. Enzo died in an accident while riding a bicycle when he was

Dave Ungrady
Aug 101 min read


The Len Bias Legacy - Timeline
July 31, 1986 David Gregg Terry Long Much of the content presented in the Timelines was produced in 2022 by Enzo Alvarenga, a University of Maryland Journalism student at the time. Enzo died in an accident while riding a bicycle when he was working as a volunteer on the project. The honor his memory, the University of Maryland Philip Merrill Collefge of Journalism has established the Enzo Bibes Alvarenga Endowed Scholarship in Journalism. For more information and to support

Dave Ungrady
Jul 311 min read


The Len Bias Legacy - Timeline
July 29, 1986 Tribble Turns Himself In Brian Tribble, one of three others in the room with Len Bias when he died, is the only one who faced charges. Picture as it appeared in the Washington Post. Derrick Lewis, a temmate of Len Bias, reflects on his memories of Brian Tribble. Much of the content presented in the Timelines was produced in 2022 by Enzo Alvarenga, a University of Maryland Journalism student at the time. Enzo died in an acci

Dave Ungrady
Jul 291 min read


The Len Bias Legacy - Timeline
July 26, 1986 Grand Jury Indicts Three in Bias Case Two teammates were among those charged with crimes related to the death of Len Bias. Prosecutor Jeffrey Harding explains discussions at the trial of Brian Tribble that addresses who bought the cocaine used the night Len Bias died. Some content is excerpted from the book Born Ready: the Mixed Legacy of Len Bias Listen to more about Len's legacy in the narrative podcast series, Len Bias: A Mixed Legacy

Dave Ungrady
Jul 261 min read


The Len Bias Legacy - Timeline
July 24, 1986 Drug Testing Changes Planned at Maryland Maryland athletics proposed a plan that would change the way its athletes are tested for drug use. One change would involve each athletes getting tested three times year. Former Maryland gymnastics coach Bob Nelligan talks about how Maryland's new drug program worked within athletics. Some content is excerpted from the book Born Ready: the Mixed Legacy of Len Bias Listen to more about Len's legacy in the narrative podcas

Dave Ungrady
Jul 241 min read


The Len Bias Legacy - Timeline
July 9, 1986 Massenburg Suspended Tony Massenburg, a Maryland freshman during the 1985-86 season, was determined to have cheated on a test. He disputed the decision, claiming it was a way for Maryland to show it was cleaning up the basketbal program following the death of Bias. Tony Massenburg, right, spent 15 seasons in the NBA after playing four seasons at Maryland. Some content is excerpted from the book Born Ready: the Mixed Legacy of Len Bias Listen to more about Len'

Dave Ungrady
Jul 91 min read


The Len Bias Legacy - Timeline
July 8, 1986 University Officials Testify to a Grand Jury A trio of University of Maryland officials testifies to a grandy jury investigating the death of Len Bias. Prosecutor Jeffrey Harding talks about grand jury testimony. Some content is excerpted from the book Born Ready: the Mixed Legacy of Len Bias Listen to more about Len's legacy in the narrative podcast series, Len Bias: A Mixed Legacy

Dave Ungrady
Jul 81 min read


The Len Bias Legacy - Timeline
July 3, 1986 A Son is Born Michael Leonard Bias was born on July 3. He and his mother, Tina Maynard, claim Michael is the only known son of Len Bias. Michael Bias shown in a picture while in high school. Some content is excerpted from the book Born Ready: the Mixed Legacy of Len Bias Listen to more about Len's legacy in the narrative podcast series, Len Bias: A Mixed Legacy

Dave Ungrady
Jul 31 min read


The Len Bias Legacy - Timeline
July 1, 1986 Maryland Reviews Drug Abuse and Academic Performance The University of Maryland establishes panels to review drug use and academic performance within athletics. Click on the image to read an excert from the book Born Ready - the Mixed Legacy of Len Bias. Former Terps assistant athletic director Sue Tyler reflects on the environment in athletics after the death of Len Bias. Former Baltimore Evening Sun reporter Molly Glassman offers insight into why Maryland ath

Dave Ungrady
Jun 291 min read


The Len Bias Legacy - Timeline
Some content is excerpted from the book Born Ready: the Mixed Legacy of Len Bias Listen to more about Len's legacy in the narrative podcast series, Len Bias: A Mixed Legacy June 25, 1986 Cause of Death An ABC News Report Explains the Cause of Len Bias's Death.

Dave Ungrady
Jun 251 min read


The Len Bias Legacy - Timeline
June 23, 1986 Funeral Service Longtime Maryland broadcaster Johnny Holliday talks about singing at Len Bias's memorial service. Excerpted from the book, Born Ready: the Mixed Legacy of Len Bias And listen to more about Len's legacy in the narrative podcast series, Len Bias: A Mixed Legacy

Dave Ungrady
Jun 191 min read
The Len Bias Legacy Timeline & 40 for 34
bottom of page