DELMER BESHORE

Delmer Beshore, Athlete of Distinction, Basketball—PennWest California—Beshore played for the Vulcans from 1974-78 and scored a school record 1,869 career points which still ranks second today as does his 679 single-season points and 272 assists (still 3rd in PSAC) in 1977-78. A four-time all-conference selection and three-time All-American who won three conference scoring titles, he was part of Cal’s inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame Class in 1995. Beshore played professionally in the NBA, CBA, WBL, and overseas. His longest NBA stint was in 1979-80 with the Chicago Bulls when he played 68 games and averaged 3.6 points per game. A 1984 CBA All-Star and player-coach, he led the league in assists in 1985 and steals in 1984 when he helped the Wyoming Wildcatters reach the league finals. He also played in Italy with the Sacramora Basket Rimini and with the Fresno (Calif.) Stars of the WBL.