Danny Rumph Classic honors late athlete at Drexel University
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:31 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Danny Rumph Classic is currently underway at Drexel University's Daskalakis Athletic Center, honoring the memory of Danny Rumph, who passed away 21 years ago. Rumph, a Philadelphia athlete, died from sudden cardiac arrest after a basketball game. The event includes basketball matches and youth programs, promoting awareness of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, CPR, and AED education. The tournament runs through the evening of August 10, 2026.
- •Danny Rumph passed away at age 21 in 2005.
- •Annual tournament has taken place since 2006.
- •Events include basketball games and youth programs.
- •Daniel E. Rumph II Foundation supports heart health education.
- •Tournament concludes on August 10, 2026.
- 1:31 AMYahoo Sports — Danny Rumph Classic pays tribute to 21-year-old athlete who passed 21 years ago
"Danny Rumph passed away while playing the sport he loved. 21 years later, a basketball classic continues to pay tribute to the Philly athlete.
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