Lou Carnesecca, Hall of Famer who led St. John's, dies at 99

[Omega]

Legendary St. John's coach Carnesecca dies at 99

Hall of Fame college basketball coach Lou Carnesecca, who won more than 500 games at St. John's, has died at the age of 99.

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For those of us who are of a certain age, Carnesecca and St. Johns was must see TV on wintery Saturday afternoons.

 

[cjb5656]

Legendary St. John's coach Carnesecca dies at 99

Hall of Fame college basketball coach Lou Carnesecca, who won more than 500 games at St. John's, has died at the age of 99.

www.espn.com

For those of us who are of a certain age, Carnesecca and St. Johns was must see TV on wintery Saturday afternoons.

Definitely. Big East basketball back then was larger than life. For a period of time it was the best college basketball conference ever assembled. No nights off, ever. Every team was close to championship caliber.

 

[Raymo]

His ugly sweaters were a sight to see,a great Coach and true Gentleman…RIP SIR.

 

[arizonawildcat]

In the 80's the Big East was THE league. With coaches like Carnesecca, John Thompson, Beheim, and Gary Williams, the Big East ruled college basketball.

 

[StoneEagle]

Living on Tobacco Road, watching Big East basketball then was every bit as important as watching ACC bball.

RIP

 

[wolves82]

Agreed - Louie was an awesome coach and entertaining to listen to. RIP.

 

[Mr. Slippery]

In the 80's the Big East was THE league. With coaches like Carnesecca, John Thompson, Beheim, and Gary Williams, the Big East ruled college basketball.

Don't forget about Rollie Massimino and P.J. Carlesimo. I remember when the league allowed a player 6 fouls before disqualification.

 

[cjb5656]

And Jim Calhoun and Rick Pitino.