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Al McGuire

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American basketball player, coach, and commentator (1928-2001)

United StatesBasketball PlayersLived 1928 to 2001 · aged 72
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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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McGuire in 1980McGuire in 1980

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

Awards 1

1971Associated Press College Basketball Coach of the Year

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Bill SelfAlso won Associated Press College Basketball Coach of the YearMuffet McGrawAlso won Associated Press College Basketball Coach of the YearTara VanDerveerAlso won Associated Press College Basketball Coach of the YearEddie SuttonAlso won Associated Press College Basketball Coach of the YearKim MulkeyAlso won Associated Press College Basketball Coach of the YearJohn ChaneyAlso won Associated Press College Basketball Coach of the Year

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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. 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
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