Though well-known for his athletic, professional, and political achievements, Buster will be remembered as a gregarious, fun-loving, “glass-half-full” kind of guy. He was a caring and kind friend, a fair and impartial jurist, and someone who was always ready with a good story.
A star quarterback at Virginia Beach’s Princess Anne High School in the 1960s, Buster’s talent and success earned him a football scholarship to Notre Dame. After his freshman season, he transferred to the University of Richmond, where he became one of Richmond’s all-time greats. His career included selections for All-Southern Conference, All-State, and All-American honors, culminating in the 1968 Tangerine Bowl Championship, where he was named Co-MVP.
Buster was inducted into the University of Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame in 1979, and he is also a member of the Virginia High School League Hall of Fame, Citrus Bowl Hall of Fame, Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame, and Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. His 1968 Tangerine Bowl team was Richmond Athletic