Robert R. Buckley (1973) - Janet E. and Barry C. Burkholder Athletics Hall of Fame

Robert R. Buckley

Induction:
1973
Class:
1958

Bob Buckley was one of the top athletes of time during his days at Drexel. He played three seasons of basketball and baseball at Drexel University. He was captain of the team as a senior as the Dragons went 14-3 and represented the MASCAC in the NCAA Championships. During his three years, Buckley’s teams went 38-16.

Buckley averaged 14.9 rebounds during the 1954-55 season, the second highest rebound average in school history. He is still fourth on the all-time rebound average list with just under 12 boards per game. Despite playing three seasons, Buckley’s 662 career rebounds still rank him in the top 20 in that category at Drexel. He could score as well. Buckley averaged better than 20 points a game in 1956-57 and is fourth all-time on the career scoring average list with 17.8 per game.

Buckley and his company played a major role in the upgrade of Drexel’s Athletic Complex at 43rd and Powelton. The upper field, which is the field hockey team’s home, is named after Mr. Buckley and the training room at the field is named in honor of Mr. Buckley’s grandson.