Dr. David Burhans (2012) - Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame

Dr. David Burhans

Induction:
2012

Rev. Dr. David D. Burhans voluntarily filled the position of Team Chaplain while serving as the University's Chaplain from 1974-2004. His support for Spider Athletics began with the 1976 football team, coached by the late Jim Tait, who asked Dr. Burhans to have a presence on the sidelines and in the locker room. Dr. Burhans expanded his role under head coaches Dal Shealy and Jim Reid, offering pre-game talks and prayers. He assisted the athletic department with pre-game invocations and served as master of ceremonies for the annual Homecoming Game halftime festivities.

As University Chaplain, he served as Pastor, Preacher and Spiritual Leader for the University community, while serving as pastoral counselor for students, student-athletes, coaches, faculty, staff and alumni. He became Chaplain Emeritus and Special Assistant to the Office of Advancement. His loyal support of Spider men's and women's athletic events spanned some four decades.