Saturday, March 13, 2010

Bobby Scott, One of GOTC Refs, Dies at 79

Bobby Scott, one of the referees for the Game of the Century, died January 30 at age 79. According to Scott's obituary in the San Antonio Express News, he had a number of achievements as a basketball referee, officiating two Final Fours and serving as the Missouri Valley Conference supervisor of officials. He was also active in other sports before becoming a basketball referee. My thanks to W. Lynn Morrow for providing information on Mr. Scott's passing.