• THE GEORGETOWN BASKETBALL HISTORY PROJECT

Richard Downey (1907-1910)
 

A member of the school's inaugural basketball team in 1907, Richard Downey led the team in scoring with six points in its 22-11 win over Virginia in the school's first game on Feb. 9, 1907, and led the team in overall scoring that season. Downey spent the remainder of his career as a reserve guard.

Downey was a practicing attorney for many years in the Washington area but his further whereabouts remain unknown.

Season GP GS Min FG FGA % 3FG 3GA % FT FTA % Off Reb Avg PF Ast Blk Stl Pts Avg
1906-07 4 24 6.0
1907-08 6 12 2.0
1908-09 6 10 1.7
1909-10 2 0 0.0
Totals 18 46 2.6