Worcester State

James Ridick, you were an outstanding basketball player for four years and set the school record which still stands today with 1,086 rebounds. You scored 1,102 career points. Your gave WSC an "ironman" performance by playing in every game during your career. You started 92 of the 93 games during that span. You had a career high 23 rebounds against Fitchburg State and scored an individual high 29 points against Stonehill College.

You and your teammates were part of the most successful four years in WSC history compiling a 64-29 record for a .689 winning percentage. Your leadership qualities were recognized as you were a co-captain of the 1973-74 team.

You were named to the Worcester Jaycee Holiday Christmas All Tournament team and you were selected an Outstanding College Athlete in 1974. You have remained extremely active in community and athletic circles. You have been a Christian Doctrine Teacher at St. Stephen's Church for 14 years and have been involved in the CYC program for 5 years.

You were a former Little League coach and a volunteer referee and assistant president for the Sacred Heart Youth Basketball League. You are currently a volunteer basketball official for the Special Olympics. You have been a basketball referee for the past 8 years with the Central Mass. Board and also referee lacrosse and field hockey.

You are a firefighter with the Worcester Fire Department.

James Ridick, it is with great pride that we induct you into the Worcester State College Athletic Hall of Fame.