Fred Bassi
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Sport:
Ice Hockey |
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Graduated: 1967 |
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Inducted: 1987 |
An explosive goal scorer, Fred Bassi starred for Jack Kelley's
talent-laden hockey squads of the mid-Sixties.
The 1967 graduate concluded his career with 80 goals and
61 assists.
As a sophomore, Fred helped spark the team to a 25-6 mark
and a third-place finish at the ECACs. For his efforts, he
was named to the ECAC All-Tournament team, received Honorable
Mention All-New England honors and was voted the team's Most
Improved Player. On the season, Bassi netted 15 goals and
13 assists and closed with a flurry, scoring at least once
in 10 of the final 13 contests.
Joining the widely-acclaimed "Gray Line" the next
year, Bassi enjoyed his best campaign as a Terrier. Matched
with Bruce Fennie and Dennis O'Connell, he led the team in
scoring (64 points) and goals (35). Eight multiple-goal efforts,
one of which came in the 6-4 win over Boston College in the
Beanpot, showed just how explosive he was. The Terriers skated
to a 27-8 mark that season, finishing third in the ECACs and
fourth at the National Championships. Bassi reaped a series
of awards, including All-America, All-East, and All-New England.
He was also selected team Most Valuable Player.
Continuing to demonstrate his ability in a big game, Bassi's
senior year was highlighted by a five-goal display versus
Princeton, four scored against Army, and three at the expense
of Harvard. The Niagara Falls, ONT, native also tallied twice
in the NCAA semifinal victory over Michigan State. The Terriers
finished 25-5-1 that season, and Bassi's 30 goals and 19 assists
were the fifth-highest on the team.
Bassi played professional hockey after graduation, before
returning to Boston University in pursuit of a Master's Degree.
