Joe Richey
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| Born | March 30, 1931 Forward |
| Number | 6 |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Joseph Richey (March 30, 1931 – April 4, 1995) was an American basketball player. He was an All-American at Brigham Young University (BYU) and later played in the Amateur Athletic Union.
Joe Richey, a 6'1 (1.85 m) forward from
As a junior and senior, Richey led the Cougars in scoring at averages of 14.6 and 17.6 points per game respectively. He was known for his quickness and was a strong rebounder for his size, averaging 6.5 rebounds per game for his career. As a senior in the 1952–53 season, Richey again led the Cougars to the NIT, though this time the Cougars stay was a short one, ending with a first round loss to Niagara. Richey was named a second team consensus All-American at the conclusion of the season.[1] Richey finished with 1,178 points for his BYU career.[2]
Joe Richey was drafted by the
After his playing days were over, Richey became a paving contractor. He also remained active in
References
- ^ a b 2009-10 BYU men's basketball media guide[permanent dead link]
- ^ BYU Athletic profile[permanent dead link], accessed October 3, 2010
- ^ Reed McGregor (May 27, 1995). "Top 15 Percent". The Deseret News. Retrieved October 3, 2010.[permanent dead link]
External links
- Joe Richey at BYUCougars.com