The jam-packed crowd in Memorial Gym had been eagerly awaiting the start of Virginia’s 1954-55 season finale against Duke, some for as long as two hours. But when time finally came for tip-off the fans were forced to wait another quarter hour before the opening whistle.

Buzzy Wilkinson, shown here rising for a shot in Mem Gym, finished with 2,233 points in three seasons at Virginia.

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