Ed and Esther Margery, Ann, Bob, Russell
Dick and Gloria Beaudin Black
Terry, Gloria, Dick, Ricky and daughter Susan 1960 Gloria and Dick, 2001
Dec 20 2008
Richard Douglas Black was born on the family farm northwest of Reliance. He attended and graduated from Reliance High School, then went on to the University of South Dakota, Vermillion, playing basketball as he went. During his Sophomore year, he married Gloria Beaudin of Chamberlain Sept. 1, 1951, at St. James Catholic church in Chamberlain. After graduating, they moved to St. Clair Shores, Mich. where he was the head basketball coach at Lake View High School for 27 years.
Three children: Ricky, Terry, Susan
Dick and Gloria have lived all of their lives in Michigan. In 1985, he was inducted into the Michigan State High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Following his retirement from coaching, he remained in the school system as athletic director and teacher. They are now enjoying their retirements between their home in northern Michigan as well as in Arizona and Texas, visiting their children, his sister, Ann (Farmington, NM.) and friends along the way.
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Inducted into the Lyman County Athletic Hall of Fame at Presho February, 2007
Richard "Dick" Black Reliance Longhorns
1945-49 Richard "Dick" Black was a prolific basketball
player for Reliance High School from 1945-49. As a 4-yr starter on the Longhorns
basketball teams, Dick averaged over 20 points per game. In two memorable games
in 1949, he scored 44 points against Ft. Thompson, and 28 points in a win over
Chamberlain. Black was among the first players in South
Dakota to shoot the revolutionary "one-handed" jump-shot! Previously,
most players had launched the "two-handed" set-shot. Following graduation, Dick
received a Basketball scholarship to Kansas St. After one season, he transferred
to USD, playing three seasons for the Coyotes.
Lt. Black completed two years in the US Army, then accepted a coaching position
at Lakeview High School in
St. Clair Shores, MI. He served as their
head Basketball Coach for 27 years, and as
Athletic Director for 32 years. He was inducted into the Michigan High School
Coaches Hall of Fame in 1985.
Richard "Dick" Black
1949 Graduate of Reliance High School 1945-49, 4-year starter, 9th grade: 18 point average, 10th grade: 20 point average; 11th & 12th grade: 25 point average, 1949 scored 44 points in one game with Ft. Thompson, 1949 Scored 28 points in a 51-30 defeat of Chamberlain High School; 1949-1950; 1950-1953 Basketball scholarship to Kansas State University; Transferred to the University of South Dakota and played three seasons.
Coach/teacher at Java High School, Java, S.D. First Lieutenant U.S. Army, Ft. Benning, GA. Physical training instructor, the infantry school, Ft. Benning.
Head Basketball coach and teacher at Lakeview High School, St. Clair Shores, Michigan. 386 wins 184 losses in 27 years at Lakeview High School. Athletic Director at Lakeview High School, St. Clair Shores, Michigan.
Inducted into the Michigan High School Coaches Hall of Fame.
Inducted into the Macomb County Coaches Hall of Fame. One of the first inductees to receive this honor.
Retired from Lakeview High School after 37 years at this school. Athletic complex named the Richard Black Complex.
Honored by the University of South Dakota as a Distinguished Graduate.