University of St. Thomas Athletics

Hall of Fame

Dick Furey
Dick Furey
  • Induction:
    1977

Dick Furey graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a BA in 1946, then with an MA in 1995. Furey was a three-time All-State center in basketball and graduated as the St. Thomas all-time leading scorer (674 points over three seasons). He was the first Tommie to be drafted into the NBA, being drafted by the Providence Steam Rollers in 1947.

Press Conference: Tommie Women's Basketball Head Coach Mandy Pearson
Thursday, March 26
Homegrown Tommies: Chase Cheslock
Thursday, March 19
Postgame: Tommie Women's Basketball, Summit League Semifinals v NDSU
Sunday, March 08
Postgame: Tommie Women's Basketball, Summit League Quarterfinals v ORU
Friday, March 06