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Richard Wallace Brown III
Richard Wallace Brown III (born September 21, 1978 Vicenza Italy) is a American professional basketball player in the ABA and active businessman. He is a guard for the West Virginia Blazers; Richard has played in numerous pro, pro-am and International leagues. Richard is currently the CEO of Rglegacy Inc and is the President of ActionforAwarness a non-profit organization dedicated too helping children overcome childhood illness by raising funds through Basketball tournaments, special events and federal grants.

Early Years
Richard was born in Vicenza Italy, the son of Nadine V Francis-Brown and Richard Wallace Brown JR a Sergeant in the United States Military. The Family left Italy and moved to Texas when Richard was a toddler, shortly after Richard moved too Jennings Louisiana with his mother and sisters due to the separation of his Parents. (Richard's father returned to his hometown New York, NY). During the early 1990's Richard was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease and was treated through his mid-school years at St Jude Children’s research Hospital. Richard made a full recovery and returned to Jennings, LA. Richard began playing basketball at Jennings High school and made the Varsity Basketball team his freshman year. Richard was also a part of the 1994-1995 Basketball teams that made a championship run, the bulldogs made it to the Louisiana TOP 28 Basketball 3 AAA Semi-Finals. Richard however didn’t finish his high school career with the Bulldogs,after Richards Sophomore year, tragedy stuck when he’s grandfather died of a stroke and Richard move too Houston, TX with family.

College Years
Richard attended Mountain View College in Oak Cliff, Texas in 1998-1999, before transferring to the University Of Texas. During His Junior Year of College Richard was involved in a car accident. After his injuries heeled Richard decided not to return to College.

Basketball Years 2001-
After playing a few years in Europe then in a few American pro-am leagues, Richard is now playing in the American Basketball Association with the West Virginia Blazers.