“Lou Carnesecca symbolizes New York City and ... “He was such a part of the fabric of New York,” said Frank Alagia who played for Carnesecca from 1972-76. “He followed Joe Lapchick and ...

Lou Carnesecca, as it turned out ... “He’s such a part of the fabric of New York,” said Frank Alagia, who played for St. John’s in the 1970s. “Don’t forget: He followed a legend ...

Lou Carnesecca ... at Carnesecca Arena, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. for the NY POST He returned to St. John’s in time for the next season, after the coach who replaced him, Frank Mulzoff, asked ...

Lou Carnesecca invited the several newspaper writers ... opinions on iconic coaches such as Joe Lapchick, John Wooden, Frank McGuire, Adolph Rupp, Nat Holman, Ben Carnevale, Clair Bee and ...

Lou Carnesecca ... But the pro path was not Carnesecca's love, as he mutually parted ways with the organization, then returned to Queens to take over after Frank Mulzoff was let go in 1973.

Lou Carnesecca was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992, making him one of dozens of college coaches honored. His numbers during 24 years at St. John’s made him an easy choice.

Lou Carnesecca liked to wear sweaters. He had no idea what he was creating when he grabbed one before a basketball game in early 1985. To many sports fans, he will also be remembered, at least in ...

Legendary St John's coach and basketball Hall of Famer Lou Carnesecca has died just days before his 100th birthday, according to multiple reports. The two-time Coach of the Year, who was in charge ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The men's and women's basketball teams at St. John's will wear "Lou" patches on their uniform jerseys for the rest of this season to honor Hall of Fame coach Lou Carnesecca, who ...

St. John's basketball lost a legend on Saturday with the death of former coach Lou Carnesecca. He was 99 years old. Carnesecca coached St. John's for 24 seasons. His career in Queens began with ...

NEW YORK — Lou Carnesecca, the legendary St. John's basketball coach and New York sports icon, has died at age 99. Carnesecca was beloved and turned St. John's basketball into a national treasure.