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Dave Downey
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He is best known for setting the Illinois single-game scoring record with 53 points at Indiana on February 16, 1963. Downey"s 18.9 career scoring average ranks fourth in school history while his 11.0 career rebounding average ranks third, with his 790 career rebounds ranking seventh on the career list. He was drafted into the National Basketball Association in 1963 by the San Francisco Warriors.
However, he never played a game in the league.
Downey was elected to the "Illini Men"s Basketball All-Century Team" in 2004. Downey was the leading scorer for his hometown high school, Canton High School.
His record was then broken by Kevin Rhodes.
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Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the United States of America's highest military honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.The Medal of Honor is the United States of America's highest military honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.