Walt Dierks
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- Class of:
- 1954
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- Induction Class of:
- 1975
Dierks was one of the finest performers ever to put on a Roanoke College basketball uniform. He left the school as the programs' all-time leading scorer and the school's first 1,000-point scorer.
From 1950-54, he led the Maroons to some of their greatest years while earning All-American mention for himself. In 1953 and '54, Dierks was captain and both years the Maroons captured the Mason Dixon Conference Championship, led the way with his great scoring ability.
In both 1953 and '54, he was named to the All-Mason Dixon Conference team. In 1953, Dierks was selected an honorable mention All-American, the first in the programs' history.
