Terrible news regarding the former Purdue standout. Condolences to the Boilermaker community and all who knew him.
RIP Caleb Swanigan
RIP Caleb Swanigan
Swanigan passes away at 25
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I saw this news on my lunchbreak and was saddened - this sucks. I remember being amazed by his story and pulling for him during Purdue’s deep run in the NCAAs during his final season.
Of all the B1G opponents, he was one who I simply cheered to overcome his difficult upbringing and thrive after he made it to the NBA. RIP Biggie.
Of all the B1G opponents, he was one who I simply cheered to overcome his difficult upbringing and thrive after he made it to the NBA. RIP Biggie.
Doyel: Purdue's Caleb 'Biggie' Swanigan escaped brutal childhood, but story ends at age 25
We are crying today for Purdue's Caleb Biggie Swanigan, for the demons he had to overcome as a child, and the demons he couldn't overcome as an adult.
www.indystar.com
Salt Lake Tribune had a good story today on his time going from homeless shelter to shelter while living in SLC as a kid. He was apparently very overweight as a kid until Roosevelt Barnes adopted him and helped him start eating more healthy. He reportedly lost 260 pounds. That can have a huge impact on your heart.
Heartbreaking.I saw this news on my lunchbreak and was saddened - this sucks. I remember being amazed by his story and pulling for him during Purdue’s deep run in the NCAAs during his final season.
Of all the B1G opponents, he was one who I simply cheered to overcome his difficult upbringing and thrive after he made it to the NBA. RIP Biggie.
Doyel: Purdue's Caleb 'Biggie' Swanigan escaped brutal childhood, but story ends at age 25
We are crying today for Purdue's Caleb Biggie Swanigan, for the demons he had to overcome as a child, and the demons he couldn't overcome as an adult.www.indystar.com
Thanks for sharing that link.I saw this news on my lunchbreak and was saddened - this sucks. I remember being amazed by his story and pulling for him during Purdue’s deep run in the NCAAs during his final season.
Of all the B1G opponents, he was one who I simply cheered to overcome his difficult upbringing and thrive after he made it to the NBA. RIP Biggie.
Doyel: Purdue's Caleb 'Biggie' Swanigan escaped brutal childhood, but story ends at age 25
We are crying today for Purdue's Caleb Biggie Swanigan, for the demons he had to overcome as a child, and the demons he couldn't overcome as an adult.www.indystar.com