Kudos to the Great Jersey Shore Johnny
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Kevin is indeed a great guy. I've met him a few times and only know him tangentially, but he has been so incredibly kind and considerate to me. One of the all time greats, IMHO! Well deserved, Kevin.
beast of the east
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Did Tim Burton sculpt the statue?
Great job by JSJ in raising these funds. If and when SJU develops a HOF, Joe Lapchick deserves an exhibit, not just a mention
Great job by JSJ in raising these funds. If and when SJU develops a HOF, Joe Lapchick deserves an exhibit, not just a mention
looks nice.
hope the spot is relevant enough so people can see it.. I need to remember to walk by it when I'm there for Providence game in a few weeks.
here's a close up shot from a comment in original tweet
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hope the spot is relevant enough so people can see it.. I need to remember to walk by it when I'm there for Providence game in a few weeks.
here's a close up shot from a comment in original tweet
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redstorm89
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maybe because we are building a new arena?
Spot in front of the arena is for Louie. I believe His statue is already completed.
FIRST LOOK at the University's new Joe Lapchick statue, set to be officially unveiled on Saturday. Located between Taffner Fieldhouse and Carnesecca Arena (Torch Photo/ @amaretti20 ) #SJUBB
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They couldn’t have put it somewhere in front of CA?
Nice in every way!
we are fortunate to have had Joe L. and Louie C. in our basketball lineage!
Thanks to all who made this possible
we are fortunate to have had Joe L. and Louie C. in our basketball lineage!
Thanks to all who made this possible
SJU press release
.(Nov. 30, 2017) – In an effort to honor the legacy of those key individuals who helped shape St. John’s Basketball into what it is today, the University will unveil a statue in memory of legendary head coach Joe Lapchick, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the program over the course of three decades.
The unveiling will take place on Saturday, Dec. 2, before the Red Storm’s game against Sacred Heart at Carnesecca Arena. The private ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m. outside Taffner Field House. During halftime of the Johnnies’ contest against the Pioneers, there will be an on-court recognition of Coach Lapchick, the 1943 and 1944 National Invitation Tournament Championship teams and all his former players.
The head coach of the St. John’s men’s basketball team in non-consecutive stints from 1936-47 and 1956-65, Lapchick led the Redmen to four NIT titles in 1943, 1944, 1959 and 1965 during a time when the NIT rivaled its counterpart, the NCAA Tournament, in reputation and prestige. In his time away from St. John’s, Lapchick served as the head coach of the New York Knicks from1947-56, leading the team to three appearances in the NBA Finals.
In 20 seasons at the helm of the Johnnies, Lapchick won 334 games and compiled a .720 winning percentage overall.
A two-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Lapchick was first enshrined as a member of the Original Celtics in 1959. Seven years later, he was honored again in Springfield as an individual, celebrating the impact of his legacy as the game’s first truly agile big man.
.(Nov. 30, 2017) – In an effort to honor the legacy of those key individuals who helped shape St. John’s Basketball into what it is today, the University will unveil a statue in memory of legendary head coach Joe Lapchick, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the program over the course of three decades.
The unveiling will take place on Saturday, Dec. 2, before the Red Storm’s game against Sacred Heart at Carnesecca Arena. The private ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m. outside Taffner Field House. During halftime of the Johnnies’ contest against the Pioneers, there will be an on-court recognition of Coach Lapchick, the 1943 and 1944 National Invitation Tournament Championship teams and all his former players.
The head coach of the St. John’s men’s basketball team in non-consecutive stints from 1936-47 and 1956-65, Lapchick led the Redmen to four NIT titles in 1943, 1944, 1959 and 1965 during a time when the NIT rivaled its counterpart, the NCAA Tournament, in reputation and prestige. In his time away from St. John’s, Lapchick served as the head coach of the New York Knicks from1947-56, leading the team to three appearances in the NBA Finals.
In 20 seasons at the helm of the Johnnies, Lapchick won 334 games and compiled a .720 winning percentage overall.
A two-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Lapchick was first enshrined as a member of the Original Celtics in 1959. Seven years later, he was honored again in Springfield as an individual, celebrating the impact of his legacy as the game’s first truly agile big man.