Walter P. Lysaght (1991) - Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame

Walter P. Lysaght

Induction:
1991
Class:
1956

Walt Lysaght was a four-year basketball starter from 1952-56. He was one of only two players in Richmond history to score 1,000 points and grab 1,000 rebounds. In 1953, he set the school record for rebounds in a game with 35 in a double overtime victory against North Carolina. He was eleventh on UR's career scoring list with 1,425 points and second on rebounding list with 1,190. Walt was named All-State four years, All-Southern Conference twice and Phi Beta Kappa.