A two-sport athlete in basketball and baseball, Corriveau was best known for his talents on the basketball court. He reigns as the men’s all-time leading scorer, with 1,875 career points, all of which were scored prior to the adoption of three-point scoring.
In addition to his career points, Corriveau also holds the school records for career field goals (716), career field goal attempts (1,477), game points (50 vs Amherst in 1964), game field goals (20 vs Amherst in 1964), game free throws (22 vs Merrimack in 1963), and game free throw attempts (26 vs Merrimack in 1963).
Corriveau was an All-New England selection in 1963 and 1964, and was also named the Worcester Area Coaches’ Poll Most Valuable Player the same years. As a senior he earned the athletic department’s Hebert Trophy as the outstanding senior male athlete. In addition to his pursuits in athletics, Corriveau was selected to Gryphon, a senior men’s honorary society for contributions to the University.
Following his outstanding career at Clark, Corriveau was drafted by the Boston Celtics. He returned to Clark in 1969 as assistant men’s basketball coach for 10 years.Â
Duane and his wife, Carolyn (Class of 1964), have two children: Tracy and Daryle.
Presenter:
R. Norman Peters ‘62
