Hall of Fame
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| Sport: Multiple |
| Year Graduated: 1948 |
| Year Inducted: 1996 |
A Purple Heart recipient and four-sport star, George Gaudreault is a shining example of the collegiate student athlete during the second World War.
Following a stellar rookie campaign in 1942-43, when he became
the first freshman to captain the varsity basketball team
and established a freshman scoring record, Gaudreault was
called into military service.
Stationed in Europe, he suffered numerous injuries, including
a gun shot wound to his right hand when his A-26 crashed into
a field in the surrounding area of Gresette, Italy.
In what should have been his senior year, Gaudreault returned
to Boston University in the fall of 1945 as a sophomore. His
two years in the military did not alter his athletic desire
or instinct, but severely impaired his agility on the baseball
diamond. He earned a varsity letter as a utility infielder
during his freshman year, and was expected to assume a starting
role at first base during his sophomore year. His wartime
injuries reduced him to a utility role, and Gaudreault spent
the springs of his junior and senior campaigns working part
time jobs, and competing with the track team. His natural
talents allowed him to excel in the 100-yard dash, 220, low
hurdles, high jump, javelin, and long jump. He captured the
IC4A title in the latter event.
However, it was on the basketball court that he enjoyed the
majority of his success and notoriety. He again served as
team captain during his sophomore and junior years and received
All-New England recognition in 1946 and 1948.
Gaudreault led the team in scoring in 1946 and helped the
Terriers compile a 12-2 mark, with the two losses incurred
at the hands of a Harvard team which would later represent
New England at the NCAA Tournament. He again led the team
in scoring in 1948, while he was second in 1947, and finished
his career with 970 points.
