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Al McGuire

American basketball player, coach, and commentator (1928-2001) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 72

Alfred James McGuire 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, and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992.

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Career 2

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
St. John's Red Storm men's basketball1948-1951
New York Knicks

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Awards

Associated Press College Basketball Coach of the Year1971

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He was also well known as a longtime national television basketball broadcaster and for his colorful personality.

Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2001 · aged 72