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Richard Groch
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- Graduation Year:
- 1962
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- Induction Year:
- 1976
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- Sport(s):
- Basketball
Bio
While at Olivet he was selected for various All-Star teams
throughout the state. He was named to the National Association of
Intercollegiate Athletics District All-Star team for four
consecutive years. He received Honorable Mention several times in
the MIAA and in 1961 was named to the All-MIAA Second Team. During
his Olivet career he was named Most Valuable Player each of his
college years. He set a new all-time high scoring record in
basketball in 1962 with a career mark of 1,562. Few have ever
displayed more courage for play or inspiration to fellow
teammates.