Lou Carnesecca has died on Saturday at the age of 99

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Lou Carnesecca, the legendary St. John's basketball coach who transformed his alma mater into a national powerhouse and raised the profile of the Big East conference, died on Saturday at the age of 99...

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[Slim Tubby]

Legend...and a gentleman.

 

[BleedGopher]

Legend...and a gentleman.

100%.

1980’s Big East CBB was unmatched. In large part due to the head coach personalities. That was a conference and they had some coaches!

Go Gophers!!

 

[Ope3]

I hope that they lay him to rest in one of his 1980s era sweaters.

The dawn of cable, Big East basketball was a blast.

 

[Frink]

I hope that they lay him to rest in one of his 1980s era sweaters.

The dawn of cable, Big East basketball was a blast.

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That's the pic I was looking for.

Rest in peace. He was a key part of a remarkable era.