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Len Bias among inductees in Maryland’s 2014 Athletics Hall of Fame class

Len Bias

In four seasons at the University of Maryland (1982-86), Len Bias made the transition from being a raw but athletic talent upon his arrival on campus to being one of the greatest players in ACC history. Bias won two ACC Player of the Year awards (1985 and 1986), and in 1986 he was a consensus first team All-American.

With the combination of size (6-foot-8) and skill he was seen as a player ready to have an immediate impact in the NBA, with the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics taking him with the second pick in the 1986 NBA Draft. Sadly we never got to see what Bias would have been able to do alongside the likes of Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parrish, and some would argue that the tragic circumstances surrounding his death in 1986 factored into his still not being a member of Maryland’s Athletics Hall of Fame.

That changed on Wednesday, as it was announced by the school that Bias is one of eight former Terrapins who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Friday, October 3. Joining Bias in the 2014 class are Bob Boneillo (men’s lacrosse), Edward G. Cooke (track & field, football), Maureen ‘Bean’ Scott Dupcak (field hockey, women’s lacrosse), Alex Kahoe (women’s lacrosse), Debbie Lytle (women’s basketball), Sandy Worth (athletic trainer) and Charlie Wysocki (football).

“We would like to congratulate our newest inductees and their families on their selection for the Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame,” Maryland AD Kevin Anderson said in the release. “It’s an exciting time for us to honor and recognize the incredible accomplishments of our former student-athletes during their time in College Park.”

During his four seasons at Maryland, Bias racked up 2,147 points (still a school record) and was a member of four NCAA tournament teams. Among Bias’ best individual performances was his 35-point outing in a 77-72 overtime win over North Carolina on February 20, 1986, as the Terrapins handed the Tar Heels their first-ever loss at the Dean Dome.

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