His retired uniform number 23, induction into the school’s athletic hall of fame and his 1,454 career points highlight Bobby Murgo’s basketball legacy at Watertown High.

But the succcess of the 5-foot-8 point guard was not personally measured by honors or statistics.

“For me, it was about the opportunity to play and contribute, the team and our community and most of all, the memories,’’ reflected the 34-year-old Murgo, a Watertown firefighter who works out of Station One on Main Street.

His proudest moment: “My senior year during the tournament when for a short time on the court, I was alongside my younger brothers, Tony and Nicky.’’

Murgo is fondly remembered by his high school coach, Steve Harrington.

“The bigger the game, the better Bobby played,’’ said Harrington, now in his 22nd season with the Raiders. “He was a coach’s dream and the people around town loved him because of his humility.

“You couldn’t help but root for him.’’

Murgo, who resides in Watertown with his wife, Amy, and their 2-year-old daughter, Hayden, was never better in the clutch than during Watertown’s 69-66 win over Lynn Tech in the 2000 Division 3 North semifinal.

He scored 10 points in the final 2:30, “and won the game for us,’’ Harrington said.

Murgo’s instincts, quickness and shooting touch were honed as a youngster who spent so many hours on the court at the Watertown Boys and Girls Club that, he recalled, “they had to kick me out.

“Playing point guard was all about understanding the game, court management and being like a second coach on the floor,’’ said Murgo, who was also a quarterback and defensive back on the Raider football team.

“The sky was the limit because Steve Harrington taught me how to reach my goals.’’

Murgo wound up at Merrimack after veteran coach Bert Hammel saw him play in a summer league. On the court in North Andover, Murgo totaled scored more than 1,200 career points, dished out 600-plus assists and was a senior captain.

“He’s one of my all-time favorite kids,’’ said Hammel. “His mental toughness on the court and in the classroom put him in a class by himself.’’

A 2006 Merrimack graduate as a sociology and business major, Murgo worked in software sales, operated The New Landing, a Waltham restaurant that was sold four years ago and was a business sales associate with Comcast.

In 2014, he started working with the fire department.

“It’’s been a great fit,’’ said Murgo, who still volunteers at the Boys and Girls Club.

“I’ve always loved working with my hands, being involved with the community and helping others and I couldn’t be happier.

“My competitive attitude has always driven me and sports has helped me reach goals throughout my life,’’ he added. “I learned that you have to keep fighting and that hard work will ultimately get you through the tough times.’’

Murgo plays in an adult basketball league and in one respect, nothing has changed.

“I still play to win,’’ he said, “and I still love being part of a team – on the court or standing with my fellow firefighters.’’

Marvin Pave can be reached at marvin.pave@rcn.com