Jack Murdock

Jack Murdock (born 1934) is an American former basketball player and coach. He was the a head basketball coach at Wake Forest University. In 1953, he led Raleigh High School to the North Carolina state basketball championship. He was also the MVP of the 1953 East-West Basketball All-Star Game. From 1954 to 1957, he played basketball at Wake Forest. In 1956, he was a second-team all-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) selection, and in 1957, he was a first-team selection. He finished his collegiate career with 1,239 points and 14.9 points per game. He averaged 85% free throws, and at one point converted an ACC record 39 straight.