WHEREVER RICKY FRAZIER WENT, GLORY DAYS FOLLOWED

In a town that has produced nine state championships, the name Frazier carries some of the best memories of the past and usually high hopes for the future.

And as far as Fraziers go, none quite compares to Ricky.

For Ricky Frazier, basketball glory days seemed to follow the 6-foot-6 scorer where ever he went. In 1975, Charleston, with Frazier a member, captured its first state championship. Later, with Frazier a co-captain, the University of Missouri enjoyed one of its best season ever. With Frazier averaging 16.1 points a game, Missouri went 27-4 in the 1981-82 season, winning its third straight Big 8 title and climbing to No. 1 in the AP poll for the first time in school history.

During his three-year tenure at Missouri, Frazier became one of the most decorated players in school history. In 1981-82, Frazier, a senior, was named the Big 8 Player of the Year and became the 14th Tiger bestowed all-American honors in basketball. The year was capped by becming a second-round selection by the Chicago Bulls in the 1982 NBA Draft.

Remembered primarily for a deadly mid-range jumper, Frazier was an all-around player for the Tigers. He led the team in scoring twice (16.3 points in 1980-81, 16.1 in 81-82), steals twice, blocked shots once and averaged 6.2 rebounds per game for his career.

He ranks ninth in career scoring at Missouri with 1,448 points and his career field-goal percentage of 59.4 percent ranks second. He averaged 15.4 ppg. for his career.

A big-game player, Frazier holds the school record for career NCAA Tournament field goals with 42.

He was named to the all Big Eight team in 1980-81 and 1981-82.

Frazier was recently inducted into the University of Missouri Hall of Fame.