Temple University Athletics
Bobb, Schuler McGeoy, Vreeswyk to be added to the Basketball Ring of Honor
11.26.19 | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA - The Temple University Basketball Ring of Honor will honor its fourth class of inductees during the 2019-20 season with the addition of men's basketball greats Nelson Bobb (1943, 47-49) and Mike Vreeswyk (1985-89), and women's basketball standout Grace Schuler McGeoy (1942-45).
The trio will be recognized at halftime of the Temple men's basketball game against SMU on Saturday, February 8.
Known as "Nitzy," Bobb was one of Temple's most prolific scorers during the 1940s, scoring a then-record 984 points. Despite his career being interrupted by serving his country in World War II, the Philadelphia native led the Owls in scoring for three seasons: 1942-43, 1947-48 and 1948-49. Following his career at Temple, he was drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors as the third-round pick and played four seasons in the NBA. While at Temple, he led the school in scoring and set several Temple records, including the most points and most field goals in a season.
One of the top three-point shooters in Temple history, Vreeswyk was a key player for the Owls, helping lead the team to three trips to the NCAA Tournament. The Morrisville, Pa. native scored 1,650 points (tied for 11th all-time at Temple with Aaron McKie) and set school records for three-pointers in a season (94, now 5th) and career (271, now 3rd). He also is fifth with a 39.2 career three-point percentage. The two-time All-Big 5 selection and Big 5 Hall of Fame honoree was second in scoring (16.7 ppg) on the 1987-88 Temple team that was ranked #1 in the nation and finished with a 32-2 record.
A three-time all-College basketball team selection, Schuler McGeoy led Philadelphia colleges in individual scoring honors with a 17.4 average as a senior in 1945 to cap the program's three-year unbeaten streak. She received numerous Women's Athletic Association awards and served as president in 1945. A three-sport athlete who also played tennis and field hockey, she was selected an Outstanding Senior at Temple and was a recipient of the Temple University Award for Athletics. She also served as the head women's basketball coach during the 1946-47 season, guiding the team to a 7-1 record.
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The trio will be recognized at halftime of the Temple men's basketball game against SMU on Saturday, February 8.
Known as "Nitzy," Bobb was one of Temple's most prolific scorers during the 1940s, scoring a then-record 984 points. Despite his career being interrupted by serving his country in World War II, the Philadelphia native led the Owls in scoring for three seasons: 1942-43, 1947-48 and 1948-49. Following his career at Temple, he was drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors as the third-round pick and played four seasons in the NBA. While at Temple, he led the school in scoring and set several Temple records, including the most points and most field goals in a season.
One of the top three-point shooters in Temple history, Vreeswyk was a key player for the Owls, helping lead the team to three trips to the NCAA Tournament. The Morrisville, Pa. native scored 1,650 points (tied for 11th all-time at Temple with Aaron McKie) and set school records for three-pointers in a season (94, now 5th) and career (271, now 3rd). He also is fifth with a 39.2 career three-point percentage. The two-time All-Big 5 selection and Big 5 Hall of Fame honoree was second in scoring (16.7 ppg) on the 1987-88 Temple team that was ranked #1 in the nation and finished with a 32-2 record.
A three-time all-College basketball team selection, Schuler McGeoy led Philadelphia colleges in individual scoring honors with a 17.4 average as a senior in 1945 to cap the program's three-year unbeaten streak. She received numerous Women's Athletic Association awards and served as president in 1945. A three-sport athlete who also played tennis and field hockey, she was selected an Outstanding Senior at Temple and was a recipient of the Temple University Award for Athletics. She also served as the head women's basketball coach during the 1946-47 season, guiding the team to a 7-1 record.
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