The younger McGuire, a 1992 Hall of Fame enshrinee, had been actively promoting the virtues of his older brother for years. Historically, the McGuire's are the first brother team in the Basketball Hall of Fame and only the third brother combination among the major Halls of Fame. Dick McGuire played in an era of great point guards, so it's fitting that he joins the likes of Bob Cousy and Bob Davies in the Hall of Fame. Some say that "Tricky Dick" played like he had eyes in the back of his head. McGuire saw everything on the court. His clever and heady play on the court enabled him to see even the smallest openings and tightest passing lanes. His tremendous passing, dribbling and penetrating skills made him a seven-time NBA All-Star and two-time collegiate All-America.

The native of New York City attended LaSalle High School and later St. John's. As a 17-year-old freshman, he played in 16 games at St. John's, a team that won the 1944 NIT title. Due to wartime commitments, McGuire transferred to Dartmouth, where he played five games and led the Big Green to the 1944 NCAA Finals. Dick McGuire became the first freshman to win the Haggerty Award as the best player in New York City and was voted a Helms Foundation All-America. In 1950, McGuire, now one of eight people with a St. John's affiliation in the Hall of Fame, was voted the best player in school history. McGuire's brilliant college career blossomed as a professional, playing 11 years with both the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons. As a rookie, McGuire led the NBA in assists (386). In seven of eight seasons, he led the Knicks in assists and ranks third on the all-time list with 2,950. McGuire's court savvy led the Knicks to three straight NBA Finals (1951-53). In 1957, one of New York's all-time heroes left the city briefly to play with and coach the Pistons, but he returned for good in 1965.