Long Time MU Sports Medicine Doctor Dies
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Updated: 9:12 PM Jul 6, 2008
Long Time MU Sports Medicine Doctor Dies
Long time Marshall University sports medicine doctor and well-known local physician Dr. Jose Ricard has died.
Posted: 7:28 PM Jul 5, 2008
Reporter: Mike Waterhouse
Email Address: mike.waterhouse@wsaz.com
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Long time Marshall University sports medicine doctor and well-known local physician Dr. Jose Ricard has died.

His daughter, Jackie Ricard, tells WSAZ that he died at about 8am Saturday at his home.

He's worked with Marshall University athletics since 1982. He was an Associate Professor of Family Practice at the Marshall School of Medicine.

Dr. Ricard was always there on the sidelines for Marshall games and is very well known in the community. He is responsible for starting the sports medicine program at Marshall.

Dr. Ricard was inducted into the Marshall Athletic Hall of Fame. He was honored as the recipient of the Family Doc Award by his peers and a $50,000 scholarship was created in his honor for the Marshall School of Medicine.

Ricard was 81 years old.

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Posted by: Jay And Retha on Jul 6, 2008 at 06:13 PM

Those that knew Dr. Jose Ricard know that we have lost a fine Doctor, Gentleman and humorist. Ill always remember The Herds away games,when Doc. and I would set in the lobby of the hotels that we staying waiting for the Herd to board the bus for the stadium and we would discuss everything from poison ivy to migraine headaches. My wife Retha was also associated with Doc during his early practice here in the states. Retha and I wish only the best for Amy and family.
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Posted by: teresa adkins on Jul 6, 2008 at 03:32 PM

I just wanted to say thanks to "DOC" who saw me thru marriages,divorce and a healthy pregnancy and delivery. I will have great memories to tell my son of the DOC who loved MU and who took great care of me with love and respect. I am glad that I grew up next door to you. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to become great friends with your daughter. You will be missed!!
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Posted by: Kerry Carter on Jul 6, 2008 at 09:53 AM

Dr. Ricard was such a gentle and kind doctor. It was an honor to have worked with him while I was at Marshall. He will truly be missed. He had a remarkable story of how he came to America and was a true American. My prayers are with the family.
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