Joe Lapchick
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Joseph Bohomiel Lapchick (b. April 12, 1900 in Yonkers, New York – d. August 10, 1970 in New York City) was a professional basketball player, mostly known for playing with the Original Celtics in the 1920s and 30s. He is commonly regarded as the best center of his era, overshadowed (if anything) in his later years only by Tarzan Cooper. After ending his playing career in 1937, Lapchick became head coach at St. John's University, a position he held until 1947, when he took over the New York Knicks in the NBA. Lapchick coached the Knicks until 1957, leading them to three consecutive NBA Finals appearances (1951-53). He then returned to St. John's, coaching them until 1965.
| Preceded by James Freeman |
St. John's Men's Basketball Head Coach 1936–1947 |
Succeeded by Frank McGuire |
| Preceded by Neil Cohalan |
New York Knicks Head Coach 1947–1956 |
Succeeded by Vince Boryla |
| Preceded by Al DeStefano |
St. John's Men's Basketball Head Coach 1956–1965 |
Succeeded by Lou Carnesecca |
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