ron godfrey
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inducted 1998 |
Considered one of the finest forwards to ever play at the University of Miami, Ron Godfrey was an honorable mention All-American selection his senior season, 1961. Ron ranked in the top ten, at the time, in seven categories on the Hurricane career lists, including: seventh in points (1,384), seventh in field goals made (518), sixth in free throws made (384) and seventh in rebounds (767). Ron's junior year ranks fifth in free throws made (159) and sixth in free throws attempted (207). His 22 free throws made against Oklahoma City in 1960 is still tied with Rick Barry for most made in a game. He averaged 17.5 points per game for his career.
Playing alongside All-American Dick Hickox, Godfrey and the Canes received the school's FIRST ever NCAA tournament bid in 1960, finishing with a 23-4 mark. Back then, only 16 teams made the Big Dance. In 1961, they finished 20-7 and went to the NIT for the first time.
As a coach, Ron lead Hurricane teams to championships in the 1967 Hurricane Classic and the 1968 Marshall Tournament. He also coached Don Curnutt to All-American honors in 1970.
Playing alongside All-American Dick Hickox, Godfrey and the Canes received the school's FIRST ever NCAA tournament bid in 1960, finishing with a 23-4 mark. Back then, only 16 teams made the Big Dance. In 1961, they finished 20-7 and went to the NIT for the first time.
As a coach, Ron lead Hurricane teams to championships in the 1967 Hurricane Classic and the 1968 Marshall Tournament. He also coached Don Curnutt to All-American honors in 1970.