31-year-old former NFL player found dead in Indiana river

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — James Hardy, a historic Fort Wayne sports star and former NFL player, has been identified as the victim pulled from the Maumee River in east Fort Wayne on Wednesday. He was 31.
An autopsy conducted by the Allen County Coroner’s Office confirmed the identity on Thursday. The coroner’s office was not able to determine Hardy’s cause and manner of death.
NewsChannel 15 confirmed Hardy’s family reported him missing to police on May 30.
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