Sul Ross Hall of Honor

Stephen "Bud" Richards

  • Sport Basketball
  • Induction Year 2015

Biography

  • B.S. Degree Physical Education, 1957
  • Master of Education, 1961
  • Lettered in basketball, 1955-56 and 1956-57
  • Postosi, Missouri native
  • Transferred to Sul Ross from Connors State (OK) Jr. College
  • Helped the Lobos post a 20-6 record, 1955-56
  • One of the Lobos' leadinf scorers during the 1956-57 season
  • Finished with a 34-22 record during his two season at Sul Ross
  • Served as Sul Ross head basketball coach, 1962-66
  • Assisted in management of Alpine Cowboys baseball club
  • Moved to New Mexico where he operated an insurance business
  • Served as State Commissioner for the Highway Commission, 1981-84
  • Longtime member of Phi Delta Kappa, Lion's Club, Democratic Business and Professional Council and New Mexico State University Sports