Bobby “Ray” Bridgeman, Jr.
- Graduated in 1977 from West Florence High School
- Graduated from Francis Marion University in 1985 with a degree in General Studies
- West Florence High School
- Lettered in basketball at West Florence as a Sophomore, Junior and Senior
- Holds West Florence Basketball career records for total shots (222),
foul shots made % (77.9) and assists (172)
- Second in West Florence history of points scored (898)
- Made All City, All Conference Region VAAAA & All State as a Junior &
Senior
- Selected by S. C. Sportswriters Association to play in S.
C. Athletic Coaches Association All Star Game as a Senior
- Selected by Scouting Service of St. Petersburg, Florida as one of the
24 best Seniors in South Carolina
- Won Lynch Award for most outstanding athlete his Senior Year
- His basketball jersey was retired at West Florence
- Was recruited by US Naval Academy, FMU, VMI, Baptist College,
Newberry, Erskine, Spartanburg Methodist and the Air Force Academy
- Played at Newberry as a Freshman and transferred to Francis Marion