R. I. P. Dick Van Arsdale

[Imsowyctcwuzbetta]

Check out this story from IndyStar: Dick Van Arsdale, Mr. Basketball, All-American and All-Star, dies at 81

Along with his twin brother Tom, Dick Van Arsdale starred at Manual High School and IU and was a three-time All-Star in the NBA.

Dick Van Arsdale — Mr. Basketball, All-American and All-Star — dies at age 81

Along with his twin brother Tom, Dick Van Arsdale starred at Manual High School and IU and was a three-time All-Star in the NBA.

www.indystar.com

 

[kurt cloverdales]

Check out this story from IndyStar: Dick Van Arsdale, Mr. Basketball, All-American and All-Star, dies at 81

Along with his twin brother Tom, Dick Van Arsdale starred at Manual High School and IU and was a three-time All-Star in the NBA.

Dick Van Arsdale — Mr. Basketball, All-American and All-Star — dies at age 81

Along with his twin brother Tom, Dick Van Arsdale starred at Manual High School and IU and was a three-time All-Star in the NBA.

www.indystar.com

crazy how close their stats were at iu and then both made 3 all-star games in the NBA. before my time but always heard they were outstanding players

 

[hoosier roadtrips]

I was in Phoenix for my honeymoon in 1977 and my wife's relatives took me to a Phoenix Suns game against the Pacers That night the Suns honored Dick on his retirement, retired his jersey, and showed highlights of his career with IU and the Suns. It was a real thrill to be there.

 

[kurt cloverdales]

the smothers brothers were also Tom and Dick

 

[secondasky]

the smothers brothers were also Tom and Dick

so were Tom, Dick, and Harry triplets ?

 

[Hoosier Clarion]

For me the Van Arsdale twins were the poster players for IUBB. I read about their HS exploits every week. Got to view IUBB games on TV while they played for the Crimson and Cream. As a young guy a couple years behind them they were roll models to me and tons of other Hoosier boys. DVA R.I.P.

 

[TR32]

Among all NBA players from the state of Indiana, Dick Van Arsdale was 2nd all time in free throws (ahead of Larry Bird), and 4th in minutes played, while putting up over 15,000 points in 12 seasons.

The Van Arsdale twins were consistently productive, and that is truly an understatement, or perhaps you just double it.

 

[kurt cloverdales]

Among all NBA players from the state of Indiana, Dick Van Arsdale was 2nd all time in free throws (ahead of Larry Bird), and 4th in minutes played, while putting up over 15,000 points in 12 seasons.

The Van Arsdale twins were consistently productive, and that is truly an understatement, or perhaps you just double it.

are you talking free throw percentage? can't believe he made more than Bird or Oscar

 

[Harpo Marxist]

Manual lost to Kokomo in the state championship game in 61. A guy named Jim "Goose" Ligon was too much for Manual. He played for Kentucky in the ABA. I think I recall that correctly.