RIP Coach Carnesecca
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Larry Wright
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Was responsible for a great many of my favorite childhood sports memories and set the bar at an unreachable level which led to many adult miseries to follow.
RIP Lou
RIP Lou
stromcloud
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Of all the things this beautiful man will be remembered for, there is this: he disproved one of the most cynical maxims in New York sports—“Nice guys finish last.” He was a saint, and he didn’t finish last. He finished first, not by shaming or brow-beating his players, but by inspiring them. RIP, Coach….
Sad news indeed. We've lost a true gentleman and a good man.
Like many of the old-timers around here, I have my own memories of Coach Carnesecca from my time on campus. He was friendly, kind and welcoming to all students. As a young man, I didn't know what a rare, generous and special guy he was.
Rest in peace, Coach...and thank you for everything you gave to St. John's.
Like many of the old-timers around here, I have my own memories of Coach Carnesecca from my time on campus. He was friendly, kind and welcoming to all students. As a young man, I didn't know what a rare, generous and special guy he was.
Rest in peace, Coach...and thank you for everything you gave to St. John's.
Louie was one of life's characters who will always be remembered by those who knew him from up close and personal or from afar. A member of the greatest generation who was a WW2 vet, he was a wonderful and humble human being who could be found every day when he was on campus at the noon Mass in the chapel. God Bless.
Lou Carnesecca, St. John's legendary coach, dies at 99
Carnesecca was held in exalted status as a New York sports institution, widely sought out and paid respect by colleagues.
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Jan 5th. My daughter's birthday. Once, at the 25 anniversary celebration of the Final 4, at MSG, I introduced her to coach by telling coach the two shared a birthday. He then spent the next ten minutes treating her as if she was the celebrity, asking her many questions about her life completely interested in who she is. Great moment. My daughter recollected just now that coach signed a mini basketball for her that night.
Every year on his birthday, someone would wish Coach the Italian birthday greeting Cent' Anni - one hundred years, a wish for a long and happy life.
So close Looie, so close RIP.
dalydoseofhoops
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Some words on the patron saint of the Johnnies:
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Lou Carnesecca, beloved St. John’s coach and patron saint, dies at 99
Lou Carnesecca poses with former players in 2021 at statue dedication in Carnesecca Arena lobby. The beloved St. John’s coach died Saturday,...
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Anthony Mattia
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Such sad news, but what a life. Nearly 100 years on this Earth and was still sharp. We should all be so lucky. RIP Coach and prayers out to his family.
L J S A
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Lou Carnesecca, St. John’s Basketball Coach Who Notched 526 Wins, Dies at 99
Known for his quick wit and garish sweaters, Carnesecca took the New York City university to national basketball prominence.
JohnnyPirate
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He seemed like such a genuinely kind man. I'll miss seeing him in the stands and I'm sure that he'll be dearly missed by those that knew him best. R.I.P. coach.
Lou Carnesecca Passes Away at Age 99 - St. John's University Athletics
Hall of Fame coach Lou Carnesecca '50C, '60Ged, '00HON, who led the St. John's men's basketball team for 24 seasons and endeared himself to generations of Ne...
RIP Coach. Louie was always so nice whenever I had a chance to meet him. He was friendly with my grandparents and whenever he saw me he always asked how my grandmother was even though it had been about 15 years since she went to her last game. Rest in peace coach. A true gem of a man.
SJUWillRockNYC
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Thanks for the great memories of St. John's basketball under you coach.
RIP champ!
RIP champ!