Tom Konchalski
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EVERY positive word in Webster's Dictionary can be applied to describe the man Tom Konchalski. I don't know how the nomination process to the Basketball Hall of Fame works, but I hope some College Coach/Administrator out there follows through & nominates Tom.
[quote="RICH K aka Booksnball" post=356852]EVERY positive word in Webster's Dictionary can be applied to describe the man Tom Konchalski. I don't know how the nomination process to the Basketball Hall of Fame works, but I hope some College Coach/Administrator out there follows through & nominates Tom.[/quote]
Wonderful post. One of the nicest people you will ever meet. I have had the pleasure of meeting him only twice in my life and while we are not friends he made me feel like the most important person in the world and both times talked to me for at least 15 minutes and it felt like an hour
. I’d pay to sit in a room and talk hoops with him and the honorable JPM. .
Wonderful post. One of the nicest people you will ever meet. I have had the pleasure of meeting him only twice in my life and while we are not friends he made me feel like the most important person in the world and both times talked to me for at least 15 minutes and it felt like an hour
. I’d pay to sit in a room and talk hoops with him and the honorable JPM. .
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Tom K was in the same parish as me, would pop into the gym on occasion and do some quick lessons. I remember seeing him on TV every once and awhile way back when; "Hey, we know him"
Also remember him being one of the main instructors at the Jack Curran basketball camp, circa 1982. Speaking of hall of famers, I would love to see the list of coaches that were at that camp, future legends. Coach K was there, I'm sure there were others, all trying to get their hands on the big names coming through Molloy.
Also remember him being one of the main instructors at the Jack Curran basketball camp, circa 1982. Speaking of hall of famers, I would love to see the list of coaches that were at that camp, future legends. Coach K was there, I'm sure there were others, all trying to get their hands on the big names coming through Molloy.
[quote="Ken Shark" post=357082]Tom K was in the same parish as me, would pop into the gym on occasion and do some quick lessons. I remember seeing him on TV every once and awhile way back when; "Hey, we know him"
Also remember him being one of the main instructors at the Jack Curran basketball camp, circa 1982. Speaking of hall of famers, I would love to see the list of coaches that were at that camp, future legends. Coach K was there, I'm sure there were others, all trying to get their hands on the big names coming through Molloy.[/quote]
I met Mr. Konchalski many years ago (1970’s) while playing in CYO in Queens. My Father would often give him a ride to the our next game or the subway. Don’t think he drove anywhere. Man must have scouted every gym in Queens and far beyond. Years later when I was working, I would see him on the Queens Boulevard line and he would say hello, somehow he remembered my name and would always ask about my parents.
Ken Shark, you have a good memory as he was an active Counselor at Curran’s Camp. He would run what was called “Stations” basketball drills before the morning games. No doubt “scouting” kids even at Camp. He would also occasionally attend our practices at Molloy.
He is a gentleman in every respect. Just some people you meet that leave an impression. Very dignified man.
Some of the coaches and others at Curran’s camp were Digger Phelps, Brian Winters (shooting clinic), Pete Carrill Sp?, Terry Holland, Whitey Rigsby. I also remember a defensive drill taught by the then Manhattan Jaspers Head Coach which was called ball, you, man! For the life of me I can’t remember his name but ball, you, man stuck. I still mutter it when watching SJU.
Also remember him being one of the main instructors at the Jack Curran basketball camp, circa 1982. Speaking of hall of famers, I would love to see the list of coaches that were at that camp, future legends. Coach K was there, I'm sure there were others, all trying to get their hands on the big names coming through Molloy.[/quote]
I met Mr. Konchalski many years ago (1970’s) while playing in CYO in Queens. My Father would often give him a ride to the our next game or the subway. Don’t think he drove anywhere. Man must have scouted every gym in Queens and far beyond. Years later when I was working, I would see him on the Queens Boulevard line and he would say hello, somehow he remembered my name and would always ask about my parents.
Ken Shark, you have a good memory as he was an active Counselor at Curran’s Camp. He would run what was called “Stations” basketball drills before the morning games. No doubt “scouting” kids even at Camp. He would also occasionally attend our practices at Molloy.
He is a gentleman in every respect. Just some people you meet that leave an impression. Very dignified man.
Some of the coaches and others at Curran’s camp were Digger Phelps, Brian Winters (shooting clinic), Pete Carrill Sp?, Terry Holland, Whitey Rigsby. I also remember a defensive drill taught by the then Manhattan Jaspers Head Coach which was called ball, you, man! For the life of me I can’t remember his name but ball, you, man stuck. I still mutter it when watching SJU.
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jerseyshorejohnny
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[quote="sjc88" post=357187][quote="Ken Shark" post=357082]Tom K was in the same parish as me, would pop into the gym on occasion and do some quick lessons. I remember seeing him on TV every once and awhile way back when; "Hey, we know him"
Also remember him being one of the main instructors at the Jack Curran basketball camp, circa 1982. Speaking of hall of famers, I would love to see the list of coaches that were at that camp, future legends. Coach K was there, I'm sure there were others, all trying to get their hands on the big names coming through Molloy.[/quote]
I met Mr. Konchalski many years ago (1970’s) while playing in CYO in Queens. My Father would often give him a ride to the our next game or the subway. Don’t think he drove anywhere. Man must have scouted every gym in Queens and far beyond. Years later when I was working, I would see him on the Queens Boulevard line and he would say hello, somehow he remembered my name and would always ask about my parents.
Ken Shark, you have a good memory as he was an active Counselor at Curran’s Camp. He would run what was called “Stations” basketball drills before the morning games. No doubt “scouting” kids even at Camp. He would also occasionally attend our practices at Molloy.
He is a gentleman in every respect. Just some people you meet that leave an impression. Very dignified man.
Some of the coaches and others at Curran’s camp were Digger Phelps, Brian Winters (shooting clinic), Pete Carrill Sp?, Terry Holland, Whitey Rigsby. I also remember a defensive drill taught by the then Manhattan Jaspers Head Coach which was called ball, you, man! For the life of me I can’t remember his name but ball, you, man stuck. I still mutter it when watching SJU.[/quote]
Was the Manhattan coach Jack Powers ??
Also remember him being one of the main instructors at the Jack Curran basketball camp, circa 1982. Speaking of hall of famers, I would love to see the list of coaches that were at that camp, future legends. Coach K was there, I'm sure there were others, all trying to get their hands on the big names coming through Molloy.[/quote]
I met Mr. Konchalski many years ago (1970’s) while playing in CYO in Queens. My Father would often give him a ride to the our next game or the subway. Don’t think he drove anywhere. Man must have scouted every gym in Queens and far beyond. Years later when I was working, I would see him on the Queens Boulevard line and he would say hello, somehow he remembered my name and would always ask about my parents.
Ken Shark, you have a good memory as he was an active Counselor at Curran’s Camp. He would run what was called “Stations” basketball drills before the morning games. No doubt “scouting” kids even at Camp. He would also occasionally attend our practices at Molloy.
He is a gentleman in every respect. Just some people you meet that leave an impression. Very dignified man.
Some of the coaches and others at Curran’s camp were Digger Phelps, Brian Winters (shooting clinic), Pete Carrill Sp?, Terry Holland, Whitey Rigsby. I also remember a defensive drill taught by the then Manhattan Jaspers Head Coach which was called ball, you, man! For the life of me I can’t remember his name but ball, you, man stuck. I still mutter it when watching SJU.[/quote]
Was the Manhattan coach Jack Powers ??
[quote="jerseyshorejohnny" post=357188][quote="sjc88" post=357187][quote="Ken Shark" post=357082]Tom K was in the same parish as me, would pop into the gym on occasion and do some quick lessons. I remember seeing him on TV every once and awhile way back when; "Hey, we know him"
Also remember him being one of the main instructors at the Jack Curran basketball camp, circa 1982. Speaking of hall of famers, I would love to see the list of coaches that were at that camp, future legends. Coach K was there, I'm sure there were others, all trying to get their hands on the big names coming through Molloy.[/quote]
I met Mr. Konchalski many years ago (1970’s) while playing in CYO in Queens. My Father would often give him a ride to the our next game or the subway. Don’t think he drove anywhere. Man must have scouted every gym in Queens and far beyond. Years later when I was working, I would see him on the Queens Boulevard line and he would say hello, somehow he remembered my name and would always ask about my parents.
Ken Shark, you have a good memory as he was an active Counselor at Curran’s Camp. He would run what was called “Stations” basketball drills before the morning games. No doubt “scouting” kids even at Camp. He would also occasionally attend our practices at Molloy.
He is a gentleman in every respect. Just some people you meet that leave an impression. Very dignified man.
Some of the coaches and others at Curran’s camp were Digger Phelps, Brian Winters (shooting clinic), Pete Carrill Sp?, Terry Holland, Whitey Rigsby. I also remember a defensive drill taught by the then Manhattan Jaspers Head Coach which was called ball, you, man! For the life of me I can’t remember his name but ball, you, man stuck. I still mutter it when watching SJU.[/quote]
Was the Manhattan coach Jack Powers ??[/quote]
Thanks Jersey Shore you made me think harder. It was Gordon Chiesa. I hope I spelled that correctly. He was very shall we say animated? Did a whole bit using Noczema (shaving cream) as “in your face” defense.
Also remember him being one of the main instructors at the Jack Curran basketball camp, circa 1982. Speaking of hall of famers, I would love to see the list of coaches that were at that camp, future legends. Coach K was there, I'm sure there were others, all trying to get their hands on the big names coming through Molloy.[/quote]
I met Mr. Konchalski many years ago (1970’s) while playing in CYO in Queens. My Father would often give him a ride to the our next game or the subway. Don’t think he drove anywhere. Man must have scouted every gym in Queens and far beyond. Years later when I was working, I would see him on the Queens Boulevard line and he would say hello, somehow he remembered my name and would always ask about my parents.
Ken Shark, you have a good memory as he was an active Counselor at Curran’s Camp. He would run what was called “Stations” basketball drills before the morning games. No doubt “scouting” kids even at Camp. He would also occasionally attend our practices at Molloy.
He is a gentleman in every respect. Just some people you meet that leave an impression. Very dignified man.
Some of the coaches and others at Curran’s camp were Digger Phelps, Brian Winters (shooting clinic), Pete Carrill Sp?, Terry Holland, Whitey Rigsby. I also remember a defensive drill taught by the then Manhattan Jaspers Head Coach which was called ball, you, man! For the life of me I can’t remember his name but ball, you, man stuck. I still mutter it when watching SJU.[/quote]
Was the Manhattan coach Jack Powers ??[/quote]
Thanks Jersey Shore you made me think harder. It was Gordon Chiesa. I hope I spelled that correctly. He was very shall we say animated? Did a whole bit using Noczema (shaving cream) as “in your face” defense.
[quote="sjc88" post=357190][quote="jerseyshorejohnny" post=357188][quote="sjc88" post=357187][quote="Ken Shark" post=357082]Tom K was in the same parish as me, would pop into the gym on occasion and do some quick lessons. I remember seeing him on TV every once and awhile way back when; "Hey, we know him"
Also remember him being one of the main instructors at the Jack Curran basketball camp, circa 1982. Speaking of hall of famers, I would love to see the list of coaches that were at that camp, future legends. Coach K was there, I'm sure there were others, all trying to get their hands on the big names coming through Molloy.[/quote]
I met Mr. Konchalski many years ago (1970’s) while playing in CYO in Queens. My Father would often give him a ride to the our next game or the subway. Don’t think he drove anywhere. Man must have scouted every gym in Queens and far beyond. Years later when I was working, I would see him on the Queens Boulevard line and he would say hello, somehow he remembered my name and would always ask about my parents.
Ken Shark, you have a good memory as he was an active Counselor at Curran’s Camp. He would run what was called “Stations” basketball drills before the morning games. No doubt “scouting” kids even at Camp. He would also occasionally attend our practices at Molloy.
He is a gentleman in every respect. Just some people you meet that leave an impression. Very dignified man.
Some of the coaches and others at Curran’s camp were Digger Phelps, Brian Winters (shooting clinic), Pete Carrill Sp?, Terry Holland, Whitey Rigsby. I also remember a defensive drill taught by the then Manhattan Jaspers Head Coach which was called ball, you, man! For the life of me I can’t remember his name but ball, you, man stuck. I still mutter it when watching SJU.[/quote]
Was the Manhattan coach Jack Powers ??[/quote]
Thanks Jersey Shore you made me think harder. It was Gordon Chiesa. I hope I spelled that correctly. He was very shall we say animated? Did a whole bit using Noczema (shaving cream) as “in your face” defense.[/quote]
Also our own Al LoBalbo was ball you man bigtime
Also remember him being one of the main instructors at the Jack Curran basketball camp, circa 1982. Speaking of hall of famers, I would love to see the list of coaches that were at that camp, future legends. Coach K was there, I'm sure there were others, all trying to get their hands on the big names coming through Molloy.[/quote]
I met Mr. Konchalski many years ago (1970’s) while playing in CYO in Queens. My Father would often give him a ride to the our next game or the subway. Don’t think he drove anywhere. Man must have scouted every gym in Queens and far beyond. Years later when I was working, I would see him on the Queens Boulevard line and he would say hello, somehow he remembered my name and would always ask about my parents.
Ken Shark, you have a good memory as he was an active Counselor at Curran’s Camp. He would run what was called “Stations” basketball drills before the morning games. No doubt “scouting” kids even at Camp. He would also occasionally attend our practices at Molloy.
He is a gentleman in every respect. Just some people you meet that leave an impression. Very dignified man.
Some of the coaches and others at Curran’s camp were Digger Phelps, Brian Winters (shooting clinic), Pete Carrill Sp?, Terry Holland, Whitey Rigsby. I also remember a defensive drill taught by the then Manhattan Jaspers Head Coach which was called ball, you, man! For the life of me I can’t remember his name but ball, you, man stuck. I still mutter it when watching SJU.[/quote]
Was the Manhattan coach Jack Powers ??[/quote]
Thanks Jersey Shore you made me think harder. It was Gordon Chiesa. I hope I spelled that correctly. He was very shall we say animated? Did a whole bit using Noczema (shaving cream) as “in your face” defense.[/quote]
Also our own Al LoBalbo was ball you man bigtime
I remember the Manhattan coach being somewhat of a comedian.
Yeah, Brian Winters was the headliner. Was Kenny Smith referred to as 'Special K' back then, or was that another player?
My friend and I were in 6th grade and ended up on the same floor as the high school kids in the dorms, needless to say, we took a lot of abuse.
The stop Tom K would have be getting off at was Grand Ave, then crossing Queens Boulevard (maybe after getting a bite at 'McDowell's'.)
Yeah, Brian Winters was the headliner. Was Kenny Smith referred to as 'Special K' back then, or was that another player?
My friend and I were in 6th grade and ended up on the same floor as the high school kids in the dorms, needless to say, we took a lot of abuse.
The stop Tom K would have be getting off at was Grand Ave, then crossing Queens Boulevard (maybe after getting a bite at 'McDowell's'.)
[quote="Ken Shark" post=357221]I remember the Manhattan coach being somewhat of a comedian.
Yeah, Brian Winters was the headliner. Was Kenny Smith referred to as 'Special K' back then, or was that another player?
My friend and I were in 6th grade and ended up on the same floor as the high school kids in the dorms, needless to say, we took a lot of abuse.
The stop Tom K would have be getting off at was Grand Ave, then crossing Queens Boulevard (maybe after getting a bite at 'McDowell's'.)[/quote]
Kenny Smith nickname at the time was “The Jet”. He lived in LeFrak City at the time. Grand Avenue is correct. Tom K would scout games at Ascension, St Adalbert’s and St Mary Winfield all in close proximity amongst others. Hey but as we both know McDowell’s was a Wendy’s. :cheer: SJU hoops featured in Coming To America. I think I saw MJ Maher on the beer line in the Garden scene.
Yeah, Brian Winters was the headliner. Was Kenny Smith referred to as 'Special K' back then, or was that another player?
My friend and I were in 6th grade and ended up on the same floor as the high school kids in the dorms, needless to say, we took a lot of abuse.
The stop Tom K would have be getting off at was Grand Ave, then crossing Queens Boulevard (maybe after getting a bite at 'McDowell's'.)[/quote]
Kenny Smith nickname at the time was “The Jet”. He lived in LeFrak City at the time. Grand Avenue is correct. Tom K would scout games at Ascension, St Adalbert’s and St Mary Winfield all in close proximity amongst others. Hey but as we both know McDowell’s was a Wendy’s. :cheer: SJU hoops featured in Coming To America. I think I saw MJ Maher on the beer line in the Garden scene.
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[quote="kred" post=357203][quote="sjc88" post=357190][quote="jerseyshorejohnny" post=357188][quote="sjc88" post=357187][quote="Ken Shark" post=357082]Tom K was in the same parish as me, would pop into the gym on occasion and do some quick lessons. I remember seeing him on TV every once and awhile way back when; "Hey, we know him"
Also remember him being one of the main instructors at the Jack Curran basketball camp, circa 1982. Speaking of hall of famers, I would love to see the list of coaches that were at that camp, future legends. Coach K was there, I'm sure there were others, all trying to get their hands on the big names coming through Molloy.[/quote]
I met Mr. Konchalski many years ago (1970’s) while playing in CYO in Queens. My Father would often give him a ride to the our next game or the subway. Don’t think he drove anywhere. Man must have scouted every gym in Queens and far beyond. Years later when I was working, I would see him on the Queens Boulevard line and he would say hello, somehow he remembered my name and would always ask about my parents.
Ken Shark, you have a good memory as he was an active Counselor at Curran’s Camp. He would run what was called “Stations” basketball drills before the morning games. No doubt “scouting” kids even at Camp. He would also occasionally attend our practices at Molloy.
He is a gentleman in every respect. Just some people you meet that leave an impression. Very dignified man.
Some of the coaches and others at Curran’s camp were Digger Phelps, Brian Winters (shooting clinic), Pete Carrill Sp?, Terry Holland, Whitey Rigsby. I also remember a defensive drill taught by the then Manhattan Jaspers Head Coach which was called ball, you, man! For the life of me I can’t remember his name but ball, you, man stuck. I still mutter it when watching SJU.[/quote]
Was the Manhattan coach Jack Powers ??[/quote]
Thanks Jersey Shore you made me think harder. It was Gordon Chiesa. I hope I spelled that correctly. He was very shall we say animated? Did a whole bit using Noczema (shaving cream) as “in your face” defense.[/quote]
Also our own Al LoBalbo was ball you man bigtime[/quote]
Yes he was.
Also remember him being one of the main instructors at the Jack Curran basketball camp, circa 1982. Speaking of hall of famers, I would love to see the list of coaches that were at that camp, future legends. Coach K was there, I'm sure there were others, all trying to get their hands on the big names coming through Molloy.[/quote]
I met Mr. Konchalski many years ago (1970’s) while playing in CYO in Queens. My Father would often give him a ride to the our next game or the subway. Don’t think he drove anywhere. Man must have scouted every gym in Queens and far beyond. Years later when I was working, I would see him on the Queens Boulevard line and he would say hello, somehow he remembered my name and would always ask about my parents.
Ken Shark, you have a good memory as he was an active Counselor at Curran’s Camp. He would run what was called “Stations” basketball drills before the morning games. No doubt “scouting” kids even at Camp. He would also occasionally attend our practices at Molloy.
He is a gentleman in every respect. Just some people you meet that leave an impression. Very dignified man.
Some of the coaches and others at Curran’s camp were Digger Phelps, Brian Winters (shooting clinic), Pete Carrill Sp?, Terry Holland, Whitey Rigsby. I also remember a defensive drill taught by the then Manhattan Jaspers Head Coach which was called ball, you, man! For the life of me I can’t remember his name but ball, you, man stuck. I still mutter it when watching SJU.[/quote]
Was the Manhattan coach Jack Powers ??[/quote]
Thanks Jersey Shore you made me think harder. It was Gordon Chiesa. I hope I spelled that correctly. He was very shall we say animated? Did a whole bit using Noczema (shaving cream) as “in your face” defense.[/quote]
Also our own Al LoBalbo was ball you man bigtime[/quote]
Yes he was.