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TAMPA, FLORIDA, RESIDENT DICK WILBUR INDUCTED INTO MANHATTAN COLLEGE’S ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Dick Wilbur, a resident of Tampa, Florida, and a 1958 graduate of Manhattan College, was inducted into the College’s Alumni Society Athletic Hall of Fame on March 27.

Mr. Wilbur, a retired United States federal judge who served on the Minority Counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee, brought his best to the basketball court every game and helped the Manhattan Jaspers to compete in tournaments three of his four years.

 A scholarship recruit, Mr. Wilbur was known for his aggressive defense.  A member of the team that now boasts many Manhattan Hall of Famers, Mr. Wilbur led the team in foul shooting in 1958, netting more than seven of every 10.  He was part of the Jaspers first Golden Age (record: 46-25) and competed in two NCAA tournaments and one NIT.  The team, ranked in the Top 20, won the coveted Holiday Festival in 1956 with Wilbur as its sixth man, who contributed on both the offensive and defensive ends.

“Dick, you brought hustle and determination to the Jasper court every time you donned the green and white.  In true Jasper spirit, you and “the little team that could” proved that dreams can come true with hard work. Your dedication to all you do, enabled you to serve our country for many years.  For all of these reasons, we honor you.  Manhattan College proudly welcomes you into its Athletic Hall of Fame,” according to a citation read at the ceremony.  The 25th annual ceremony was held at the College’s Smith Auditorium.

Manhattan College, which was founded in 1853, is an independent, Catholic, coeducational institution of higher learning that offers more than 40 major programs in the areas of arts, business, education, engineering and science. 

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