Lester Hooker (1999) - Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame

Lester Hooker

Induction:
1999

Les Hooker was Richmond's men's basketball coach from 1952-63. He compiled a record of 147-142 for a winning percentage of .509. Hooker is fourth on Richmond's all-time wins list with 147. Each of his first two teams compiled 20-win seasons. The Spiders were 20-7 during the 1952-53 season and 23-8 during the 1953-54 campaign. Following his time at Richmond, Hooker became Director of Athletics at William & Mary.