Very sad news. Greg Beckwith had a heart attack and passed away today. He was a great guy and one of our all time great players. My heart goes out to his family.
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OMG. Devastating and unexpected news.
To one of the All Time Great Spiders, RIP Greg in Spider heaven.
To one of the All Time Great Spiders, RIP Greg in Spider heaven.
Terrible news. Great player, great guy, all time Spider.
Oh god, that's horrible to hear. I'm sick.
Oh my god, this is horribly sad news. Beck was such a great ambassador for Spider Basketball. I especially loved watching him interview Gilly - he looked like a proud father watching his son become successful. You could really tell how much he cared about the players, program, and school.
Sending thoughts to his family and the whole Spider athletic community.
Sending thoughts to his family and the whole Spider athletic community.
Condolences to the Beckwith family. A life lost much too soon. I enjoyed his playing years and his broadcasting.
Sad day. One of the great guys. Passionate about his Spiders.
Condolences to the Beckwith family. A life lost much too soon. I enjoyed his playing years and his broadcasting. RIP Greg!
Just a warm and friendly guy, had many great conversations with him.
Just a warm and friendly guy, had many great conversations with him.
I’m speechless.
Never met him, but I feel like I know him. Such a key part of the Richmond basketball family and history, both on and off the court.
Never met him, but I feel like I know him. Such a key part of the Richmond basketball family and history, both on and off the court.
Oh that is terrible. Condolences to his friends and family. Listening to our games will not be the same without him.
Horrible news … had a great conversation with him on the plane from Des Moines to Chicago after the Drake game a few years ago
Remember after a spider home game, talking to Beck and Bob Black in a restaurant and having
a good laugh or two. Thought he would have made a good coach. Really saddened by this news.
a good laugh or two. Thought he would have made a good coach. Really saddened by this news.
Greg was the epitome of a team player. It had to be tough being the primary ballhandler for Coach Tarrant and he flourished at it. He played terrific defense and was a great passer, and came through when the pressure was on.
Based on my limited contact with him and from what I have heard from others, he was an even better person than he was a basketball player. I hope his family can get some consolation knowing how much his UR family loved him as a player, broadcaster and person.
Based on my limited contact with him and from what I have heard from others, he was an even better person than he was a basketball player. I hope his family can get some consolation knowing how much his UR family loved him as a player, broadcaster and person.
Heart breaking, sad news! RIP Greg Beckwith. My thoughts go out to your family and friends.
All Richmond basketball fans owe Greg a debt of gratitude for being a key cog in the original 1984 “Giant Killers. He and his teammates showed what the Spiders could be!
I’m so glad he had the opportunity to be recognized with his teammates and Coach Tarrant this past season.
I expect Johnny Newman, Kelvin Johnson, Bill Flye, John Davis and many others teammates from that era of UR basketball are cherishing their memories of Greg upon this sad news.
Thank you Greg Beckwith for everything you’ve done for Spiders basketball.
Go Spiders!
All Richmond basketball fans owe Greg a debt of gratitude for being a key cog in the original 1984 “Giant Killers. He and his teammates showed what the Spiders could be!
I’m so glad he had the opportunity to be recognized with his teammates and Coach Tarrant this past season.
I expect Johnny Newman, Kelvin Johnson, Bill Flye, John Davis and many others teammates from that era of UR basketball are cherishing their memories of Greg upon this sad news.
Thank you Greg Beckwith for everything you’ve done for Spiders basketball.
Go Spiders!
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I am very sad to hear this. Beck and Black made a great duo. I will miss his insightful commentary going forward.
Man what sad news. Reminder to those of a similar age to get your heart checked out. These things sneak up on us even when we feel healthy.
Peace.
Peace.
He seemed so young on the air, and always looked to be slender and in good shape, I’m really upset.
Certainly did not expect to see this news. Personally devastating. My family and I had a special connection over the years. When Greg arrived in the fall of 1982, my wife and I were assigned to be Greg’s “foster parents” when sponsor programs were allowed. We enjoyed watching Greg and his new teammates John Davis, Johnny Newman and Robert Tucker grow up to be great men in college and beyond. Greg and J D lived with us for a year plus as graduates. Our thoughts are with Greg’s wife Julie and the Beckwith children Brittany and B J. The Beckwiths moved into our neighborhood in Midlothian where Greg became a role model for my sons. In more recent years I stayed in touch with Julie with whom I once worked professionally. Greg’s brother Brian left this world prematurely as well. This loss is hitting me hard. So unexpected.
Beck and Black were as good a combination broadcasters as any duo I ever listened to. I am in shock over this news.
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8legs1dream
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Besides his obvious legendary status as a player; of the top ten single game assist record list for a Spider he owns half of them, as well as the top single season assist record, and a pioneer in the NCAA's for us. Beck and Black were an institution. He will be greatly missed. Condolences to the family 😔
Wow sad and shocking news. Beck was a great representative of the university and Richmond athletics. Calm cool and collected on the court and behind the mic.
Heartbreaking news…really enjoyed him the last four years. Such a great guy to get to know and talk with. Our family has Mr. Beckwiths family and spider nation in our prayers 🙏🏼💔
Spidernation lost a good one. Fortunate to meet him a couple of times and was always friendly, upbeat and positive. And lovvved talking Spider hoops with anyone. May he rest and piece and condolences to his family and friends.
When I enrolled at Richmond in 1975, we never had a basketball team to make it to the ncaa’s or nit more than once or twice. The teams of Beckwith started a run of being the gaintkillers, that caught on. RIP brother Beck!🙏🙏
Just devastated by this news. A true spider through and through. Bless this man and his family!
We lost a great one. What a class act Beck was, and what a pleasure it was to hear him on the broadcasts, and watch him play at such a high level on the court for us. He had such a high basketball IQ and always made the right play. He will be greatly missed and I send the.best to his family.
Heartbreaking news. Beck was our family's all time favorite player and person. He was a winner in life as he was on the court. Prayers to the family and to all of the Spider family who are hurting right now.
Devastating news. He was a tremendous broadcaster and person. I always enjoyed listening to him call the Richmond games. My sincere condolences to the Beckwith family. He will be deeply missed by the entire Richmond community.
Enough to make you cry.....Beck was a very kind humble person and would take the time to talk with you. Prayers to his family, his friends, and the Spider community. Going to the Robins Center for men's basketball games will not seem right without Beck in his broadcasting role. He loved the school and was a wonderful representative. Will miss him.
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Beck is just not replaceable but when time comes I hope it will be a personable former player like him.
i liked Becks take on the games and his opinion even when it went against what the coaching staff was
doing at the moment of the game. RIP Beck as you were the best and UR community will miss you immensely.
i liked Becks take on the games and his opinion even when it went against what the coaching staff was
doing at the moment of the game. RIP Beck as you were the best and UR community will miss you immensely.
A truly heartbreaking loss. The best of the best, shared his friendship like none other. A great spider and a great person. An absolute shame to lose someone this remarkable. RIP
Beck's Services:
VIEWING: Sunday June 2
Blileys Funeral Home
3801 Augusta Ave
Richmond, VA 23230
804-355-3800
FUNERAL:
Monday June 3
Chapel at University of Richmond
Sad time for all of us. We lost a great human being.
VIEWING: Sunday June 2
Blileys Funeral Home
3801 Augusta Ave
Richmond, VA 23230
804-355-3800
FUNERAL:
Monday June 3
Chapel at University of Richmond
Sad time for all of us. We lost a great human being.
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