Jack Murdock
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Jack Murdock was a head basketball
coach at Wake Forest
. In 1953, he led Hugh Morson High School to the North Carolina state basketball championship. He was also the MVP of the 1953 East-West Basketball All-Star Game. From 1954 to 1957, he played basketball at Wake Forest. In 1956, he was a second-team all-ACC selection, and in 1957, he was a first-team selection. He finished his collegiate career with 1,239 points, and 14.9 ppg. He averaged 85% free throws, and at one point converted an ACC record 39 straight.
He also played baseball during his freshman and senior seasons. In 1966, he was selected as the school's basketball coach. He posted an 8-18 record during his only season. He is a member of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.
Basketball
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coach at Wake Forest
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational university in the U.S. state of North Carolina, founded in 1834. The university received its name from its original location in Wake Forest, north of Raleigh, North Carolina, the state capital. The Reynolda Campus, the university's main campus, is...
. In 1953, he led Hugh Morson High School to the North Carolina state basketball championship. He was also the MVP of the 1953 East-West Basketball All-Star Game. From 1954 to 1957, he played basketball at Wake Forest. In 1956, he was a second-team all-ACC selection, and in 1957, he was a first-team selection. He finished his collegiate career with 1,239 points, and 14.9 ppg. He averaged 85% free throws, and at one point converted an ACC record 39 straight.
He also played baseball during his freshman and senior seasons. In 1966, he was selected as the school's basketball coach. He posted an 8-18 record during his only season. He is a member of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.