MWHS alumnus Bob Dandridge – NBA Hall of Fame Inductee Celebration at MLWGS on June 11th

On Saturday, June 11th @ 5 pm, a ceremony will be held at MLWGS to recognize basketball legend and Maggie Walker High School alumnus, Bob Dandridge.  During Mr. Dandridge’s professional basketball career, he played for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Washington Wizards, was a four-time NBA All-Star, a two-time NBA champion, and was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021. 

June 11th has also been designated Bob Dandridge Day in Richmond. Mr. Dandridge is also a 2022 honoree of the “Strong Men and Women in Virginia History” program, sponsored by Dominion Energy and the Library of Virginia.

From Basketball-Reference.com:

“Nicknamed the “Greyhound”, Dandridge was a four-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA champion, who scored 15,530 points in his career. He was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021.”

Article about Mr. Dandridge

All MLWGS students and faculty are invited to attend.

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