| Birth: | Apr. 12, 1900 | | Death: | Aug. 10, 1970 | 
Professional Basketball Player. A native of Yonkers, New York, he played the position of center for the Boston Celtics from 1917 to 1936. He later became a coach and coached the St. John's College team from 1936 to 1947, and then the New York Knicks from 1955 to 1966. He led them to three consecutive NBA finals appearances from 1951 to 1953. He later returned to St. John's College and coached them until 1965. (bio by: K)
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Spouse:
Elizabeth M Sarubbi Lapchick (1904 - 1992)*
*Calculated relationship
Search Amazon for Joseph Lapchick | | | Burial:
Oakland Cemetery
Yonkers
Westchester County
New York, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: K
Record added: Feb 19, 2006
Find A Grave Memorial# 13392501 |
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