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Author Biography
Steve Nicewanger loves old scary movies, history, food, and sports.
Steve Nicewanger was a lifelong resident of the east side of Indianapolis, and lived in Irvington. He followed the Indianapolis sports scene since the early 1960's when his father started taking him to Indian's games and auto racing events. His career as a librarian gave him a background in information gathering and factual research. Steve loved old scary movies, history, food, and sports. He passed away in December 2021.
Steve Nicewanger’s Story Archive
Colts Draft
The NFL Draft took place in Cleveland last Thursday through Saturday. Things went pretty much as predicted. Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence was the first pick going to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Bears traded up for a pick and took Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields. With the #21 pick in the … Read More
The New Stars of IndyCar
We are two weeks into the 2021 IndyCar season and the young guys have taken the glory. At Birmingham Patricio O’Ward took the pole for Arrow-McLaren and Alex Palou won the race for Chip Ganassi. Last Sunday, Colton Herta won both the pole and the race at St. Petersburg for … Read More
Gene and I Co-Starred at Hinkle
Steve is under the weather. This column first appeared April 7, 2010. Butler’s dream season and run for the NCAA championship has harkened back to the legendary 1954 Milan Miracle when the Little Giants won the State Basketball Championship with Bobby Plump and the rest of the Milan immortals. Bobby … Read More
RIP Slick Leonard
Bobby “Slick” Leonard was born on July 17, 1932 in Terre Haute, Indiana. He attended Terre Haute Gerstmeyer High School where he was an outstanding tennis player. He chose Indiana University where he became one of the school’s greatest basketball players. After military service he joined the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers … Read More
Gonzaga Close but No Cigar
The Gonzaga Bulldogs were the story of the 2021 NITY. Would they be the first team since the 1976 Indiana Hoosier team to go undefeated? It was hard not to love the Bulldogs, from a small university in Spokane, Washington. Even Bob Knight was rooting for them. But it was … Read More