Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2012
- Class:
- 1955
Not only was Barry Saunders a two-sport standout, but he was a two-sport captain for both the Spider basketball and baseball teams. On the diamond, Saunders served as co-captain his junior season and captain his senior season, while earning All-State honors as a shortstop three times. Legendary Hall of Fame coach Mac Pitt also called upon him to take the mound on occasion, the most memorable of which was a 74-pitch, nine-inning complete game victory over arch-rival William & Mary.
On the hardwood, Saunders played four years, and was elected tri-captain his senior season, along with two All-State and All-Southern Conference guards, Ed Harrison and Warren Mills, both of whom are UR Hall of Famers. Off the field and court, Saunders was a campus leader. He was elected to the O.D.K. Honorary Fraternity, Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, Varsity Club and Honor Counsel.
