 McGuire circa 1986 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 7, 1928 Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 26, 2001 (aged 72) Brookfield, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. John's Prep (Brooklyn, New York) |
| College | St. John's (1947–1951) |
| NBA draft | 1951: 6th round, 55th overall pick |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Playing career | 1951–1955 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 3, 16, 7 |
| Coaching career | 1955–1977 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1951–1954 | New York Knicks |
| 1954–1955 | Baltimore Bullets |
| As coach: | |
| 1955–1957 | Dartmouth (assistant) |
| 1957–1964 | Belmont Abbey |
| 1964–1977 | Marquette |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As coach:
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
| Basketball Hall of Fame as coach | |
| College Basketball Hall of Fame Inducted in 2006 | |
| Chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports | |
| In office 1980–1981 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Jerry Apodaca |
| Succeeded by | George Allen |
Alfred James McGuire (September 7, 1928 – January 26, 2001) was an American college basketball coach and broadcaster, the head coach at Marquette University from 1964 to 1977. He won a national championship in his final season at Marquette,[1] and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992. He was also well known as a longtime national television basketball broadcaster and for his colorful personality.[2][3]
- ^ McDermott, Barry (April 4, 1977). "Al, you went out in style". Sports Illustrated. p. 21.
- ^ Kupper, Mike (January 27, 2001). "Time rans out for McGuire". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). (Los Angeles Times). p. 2D.
- ^ "Renowned coach McGuire dies". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. January 27, 2001. p. 4B.