Doc Hurley Day

HARTFORD — Hartford educator and coach Walter “Doc” Hurley paved the way for generations of city high school students to receive higher education through his scholarship program.

And in honor of the late Hurley’s philanthropic efforts, a weekend of events celebrating his legacy, including the unveiling of a monument modeled after him, will be held throughout Hartford and the surrounding area beginning Friday, said Francine Austin, one of the weekend’s organizers….