Basil Boyd (1999) - Hall of Fame - Davidson College Athletics

Basil Boyd

Induction:
1999

Boyd, who graduated in 1950 from Wake Forest University, becomes the third inductee in the Wildcats Hall of Fame who was not a Davidson alumnus. One of Charlotte's leading orthopedic surgeons at the Miller Clinic, he served Wildcat athletics as team doctor for nearly 30 years. Boyd attended Charlotte Central High School, where he competed in football and track. Although his degree was not from Davidson, Boyd was one of the Wildcats' most enthusiastic fans and benefactors. The training facility in Baker Sports Complex is named in his honor. Two of his children, Manly '88 and Hunter '78, attended Davidson. Boyd died in 1995. He was represented at the Hall of Fame ceremonies by his wife, Betty, and their children.