Bob McCurdy (1999) - Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame - University of Richmond Athletics

Bob McCurdy

Induction:
1999
Class:
1975

Bob McCurdy was a member of the Spiders' men's basketball team from 1973-75 after transferring to Richmond from the University of Virginia. In just two seasons, he became one of the greatest scorers in Richmond basketball history. He scored 1,347 points, averaging 24.9 points per game in 54 contests. A native of Deer Park, New York, McCurdy, a team captain as a senior, led the nation in scoring during the 1974-75 season, averaging 32.9 points per game, and was named Third Team Associated Press All-America. He was Second Team All-Southern Conference in 1974 and First Team All-Southern Conference in 1975.

McCurdy established Richmond records for points in a season (855 in 1974-75) and points in a game (53 against Appalachian State on February 26, 1975). During a two-month span that season, McCurdy broke Richmond's single-game scoring record three times. On January 11, 1975, McCurdy scored 44 points against VMI to break Wiley Wood's school record for points in a game - a mark that had stood since 1916 - by one. McCurdy's record would last for little more than a month. On February 17, 1975, McCurdy scored 46 points in an overtime win against West Virginia. Just nine days later, he broke his own record again, pouring in 53 points in a double overtime win against Appalachian State.

A persistent foot injury prevented McCurdy from pursuing a professional basketball career, although he was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1975 NBA Draft. Deciding to enter business instead, McCurdy took a job selling radio ads in Richmond following graduation. During his 45-year professional career, McCurdy became a leader in the radio sales and marketing industry. He served as President of Katz Radio and Regional President for Clear Channel Radio Sales. He spent four years as the Vice President of Corporate Sales at Beasley Media Group before retiring.