University of Richmond Athletics
Throwback Uniforms Highlight Plans for Greg Beckwith Alumni Weekend
01/24/2025 | Men's Basketball
RICHMOND, Va. — The Richmond men's basketball team will debut throwback uniforms inspired by those worn by the Spiders during the 1985-86 season Saturday against Davidson, one of many ways the program is honoring its past during the first annual Greg Beckwith Alumni Weekend. The jerseys are the result of a collaboration between Richmond, adidas, and the Greg Beckwith Foundation. The game-worn jerseys will be auctioned off following the game to raise funds for the foundation, which aims to provide scholarships for students interested in a career in the sporting goods industry.
Beckwith, who passed away unexpectedly in May, was a Hall-of-Fame point guard at Richmond in the mid-1980s, a longtime sales executive at adidas, and Richmond's primary TV and radio analyst for the last 21 years of his life. Beckwith's family will be presented with his 2024 Atlantic 10 regular season championship ring in a special pregame ceremony Saturday. At halftime, Spider Basketball will recognize all of its alumni in attendance and debut a video featuring recollections of Beckwith from some of the star point guards he mentored during his time as Richmond's color commentator.
Richmond's throwback jerseys were inspired by those from 1985-86, Beckwith's senior season and the year of Richmond's second appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The white mesh jerseys feature a v-neck design with details in navy blue and power red. They are adorned with the adidas and Atlantic 10 logos as well as the #BeckEffect hashtag on the inner back collar. The team will also wear shooting shirts featuring the Greg Beckwith Foundation logo for the game.
Additionally, Richmond and adidas collaborated on a set of blue throwback jerseys that the Spiders will wear on the road at a later date.
Tickets are still available to Saturday's game, which is presented by Richmond MBA. As part of Richmond's 804 ticket special, a group of eight tickets can be purchased for $40. Spider fans coming to the game can also attend the pregame Spider Brews event, which allows fans to sample local craft beers and enjoy delicious bites from local restaurants in the Weinstein Center from 4-5:30 PM. Spider Brews tickets can be added on to game tickets for $10.Gallery: (1-24-2025) Greg Beckwith Throwback Uniforms
Beckwith, who passed away unexpectedly in May, was a Hall-of-Fame point guard at Richmond in the mid-1980s, a longtime sales executive at adidas, and Richmond's primary TV and radio analyst for the last 21 years of his life. Beckwith's family will be presented with his 2024 Atlantic 10 regular season championship ring in a special pregame ceremony Saturday. At halftime, Spider Basketball will recognize all of its alumni in attendance and debut a video featuring recollections of Beckwith from some of the star point guards he mentored during his time as Richmond's color commentator.
Richmond's throwback jerseys were inspired by those from 1985-86, Beckwith's senior season and the year of Richmond's second appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The white mesh jerseys feature a v-neck design with details in navy blue and power red. They are adorned with the adidas and Atlantic 10 logos as well as the #BeckEffect hashtag on the inner back collar. The team will also wear shooting shirts featuring the Greg Beckwith Foundation logo for the game.
Additionally, Richmond and adidas collaborated on a set of blue throwback jerseys that the Spiders will wear on the road at a later date.
Tickets are still available to Saturday's game, which is presented by Richmond MBA. As part of Richmond's 804 ticket special, a group of eight tickets can be purchased for $40. Spider fans coming to the game can also attend the pregame Spider Brews event, which allows fans to sample local craft beers and enjoy delicious bites from local restaurants in the Weinstein Center from 4-5:30 PM. Spider Brews tickets can be added on to game tickets for $10.
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