Worcester State

Richard “Sonny” Price was a three-year member of the men’s basketball program, serving as captain during the 1974–1975 season, being selected as the team MVP at the end of the season. Price was a member of the 1973–74 NAIA Tournament team and was named an Honorable Mention All-American in 1974 at the conclusion of the Lancers’ first trip ever to a national post-season tournament. Price was twice named as an All New England First Team Selection and was also a two-time Massachusetts State College Conference first team all-star from 1973 to 1975. During Sonny’s three years with the Lancers, he amassed 1,308 points in only 57 career games. His career average of 22.9 points per game remains second all-time in Lancer history. Price is regarded throughout New England as one of the greatest backcourt players of his generation. He has spent the last 50 years working with the Nazareth Home for Boys, which provides high quality education and specialized services to youth and their families without discrimination and within a community-oriented environment.