Joe Lapchick
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Joe Lapchick was a legendary basketball player and coach who had a long and successful career in the sport. He was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1900 and began playing basketball at a young age. He attended St. John's University and was a member of the school's basketball team. He was a star player, leading the team to two

Joe Lapchick was a legendary basketball player and coach who had a long and successful career in the sport. He was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1900 and began playing basketball at a young age. He attended St. John's University and was a member of the school's basketball team. He was a star player, leading the team to two

Career Coaching Record

NBA 1950-1956

Win-Loss

268–197

Win %

.576

Post Season

26–25

Championships

0

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Career Timeline

1948-1956

New York Knicks (BAA)

Head Coach

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