Murray State University Athletics
Staff Directory
Blalock, Dr. Richard
Dr. Richard Blalock
- Title:
- Team Physician (Medical Services)
- Email:
- Phone:
- (270)-809-3032
At Murray State
Before MSU
- Since 1981, Dr. Richard Blalock has been at the forefront of sports medicine at Murray State and has served hundreds of Racer student-athletes with uncommon care and knowledge.
- Is in his 44th year as Team Physician and Director of Medical Services for the Racers in the 2025-26 school year.
Before MSU
- While completing his residency in Memphis, was the protegee of the late Dr. Hal Houston, who was team doctor 42 years until his death in 2010.
- Blalock is very proud of his association with Dr. Houston and the many great coaches and players that he has worked with at MSU.
- Blalock's first OVC Championship as team doctor at Murray State was the Racers' football title under Coach Mike Gottfried in 1979.
Personal
- Specializes in internal medicine, Dr. Blalock has his own practice in Murray.Â
- In 2017, Dr. Blalock welcomed his son, Dr. Richard Blalock II, on board as the Racers Team Orthopedic Physician.
- Dr. Blalock has also received the Golden Horseshoe Award at Murray State University.
- In 2016, he was inducted into the MSU Hall of Fame into the Hall of Distinction category.Â
- His love for athletics is a benefit to the student-athletes at Murray State as he continues to carry on a tradition of fine medical care.
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