One of Bradley basketball's most successful head coaches, Dick Versace passed away at the age of 81 on Friday.
Versace led the Bradley program for eight seasons from 1978 to 1986. During his tenure, the Braves would claim three regular-season Missouri Valley Conference Championships in 1980, 1982 and 1986, two Missouri Valley Conference Tournament titles and NCAA Tournament appearances in 1980 and 1986 and the program's fourth NIT Championship in 1982.
A two-time MVC Coach of the Year, Versace amassed 156 wins during his eight seasons leading the Braves – ranking fifth in school history.