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Al McGuire (born in 1928 in New York City - died January 26, 2001 in Milwaukee) coached the Marquette University Men's Basketball team from 1964-1977. McGuire compiled impressive numbers throughout his coaching career, resulting in his induction to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992.

McGuire was born poor, the son of an Irish immigrant saloonkeeper. McGuire played 3 years of basketball at St. John's Prep, NY (graduated 1947), and went on to St. John's University (1947-1951). McGuire played four years of college basketball and captained the 1951 team that finished with a 26-5 mark and a third place finish in the NIT.

After college he played for a few years in the NBA, first with the New York Knicks (1951-52) and then with the Baltimore Bullets (1954).

McGuire then began what was to become an illustrious coaching career, first as an assistant at Dartmouth College (1955-1957), followed by his first head coaching sting at Belmont Abbey College (1957-1964). McGuire then moved on to become head coach at Marquette (1964-1977). After retiring from coaching, McGuire became a commentator for NBC Sports and CBS Sports.

Coaching Accomplishments

Belmont Abbey record: 109-64
Coached Belmont Abbey to five postseason appearances
Marquette record: 295-80
Coached team to 11 consecutive postseason bids at Marquette
NIT championship (1970)
Coached team to a 28-1 season (1971)
Associated Press, United Press International and United States Basketball Writers Association Coach of the Year (1971)
NABC Coach of the Year (1974)
NCAA championship (1977)
Among a select few coaches who have won both the NIT and NCAA championships
Marquette captured its first ever NCAA championship with a 67-59 victory over North Carolina in McGuire's last game as coach
More than 92 percent of his student-athletes completed requirements to earn their degrees from Marquette
Twenty-six of his players were drafted into the NBA
Marquette University Athletic Director (1973-77)
Conducted clinics at two Air Force bases in Europe (1971)

Broadcasting Experience

College basketball analyst, NBC Sports and CBS Sports
Basketball analyst, 1988 Olympic Games
Play-by-play announcer for CBS Sports' March Madness
Following his broadcast of an NCAA Regional Championship, McGuire garnered fame for dancing with the players of a team that made it to the Final Four.

McGuire died after a long bout with leukemia on January 26, 2001 in Milwaukee.

Al McGuire's former television broadcast partner and friend, Dick Enberg, penned a one-man theatrical play entitled "McGuire." It debuted at Marquette University's Helfaer Theater in 2005. There may be plans to take the show on the road, as it drew positive reviews as an accurate portrayal of the eccentric coach.

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