Hall of Fame
Walter Basiul was a four-year standout on Clark's basketball team and captained the team his junior and senior seasons. He also participated one year each in the soccer and crew programs. Basiul impacted the basketball team immediately upon his arrival at Clark in 1942. As a starting forward, the rookie led Clark in total points and was the second leading scorer in the city.
In a career interrupted by the war, Basiul left Clark after his first season and rejoined the team in the middle of the 1945-46 season. In the team's remaining games that year, Basiul averaged 18 points per game which was the highest average among Worcester's college players. In his junior season, he led Clark to a 10-6 record and again topped the team in scoring. As a senior Basiul was forced to the bench after only five games due to a season-ending knee injury.
Following graduation Basiul pursued a career in retail business, starting as a buyer and department manager at Filene's. He managed several stores including the O.K. Outlet, The Mart, and Stuart's and subsequently became co-owner of the Value Center in Worcester.
Basiul earned a master's degree in education from Clark in 1951. Currently he is self-employed as a rental agent. Walter and his wife Dora, who passed away in 1996, have one son, Edward.
Presenter: Matt Stepanski '42
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