Joseph Bohomiel Lapchick (April 12, 1900 – August 10, 1970) was an American professional basketball player, [1] mostly known for playing with the Original Celtics in the 1920s and …

Joe Lapchick. Joseph Bohomiel Lapchick Born: April 12, 1900 in Yonkers, New York. Died: August 10, 1970. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1966 . More coach info

Apr 8, 2025 · Joe Lapchick (born April 12, 1900, Yonkers, N.Y., U.S.—died Aug. 10, 1970, Monticello, N.Y.) was an American professional and collegiate basketball player and coach …

Joe Lapchick, a native of Yonkers, New York, turned pro in 1917 when he was just seventeen years old. Skinny and gangly as a teenager, the 6’5″ Lapchick had to work hard to develop his …

Aug 11, 1970 · MONTICELLO, N. Y., Aug. 10 (AP) — Joe Lapchick, one of basketball's Original Celtics, who spent 50 years in the sport as a player and coach, died today at Hamilton Avenue …

Joseph B. "Joe" Lapchick. The game's first true agile big man, the muscular and tall 6-foot-5-inch Joe Lapchick was a great passer, possessed a fine shot, and controlled nearly every center …

Joe Lapchick. Born: April 12, 1900. Alma Mater: St. John's (NY) (1927) Career Record (major schools): 20 Years, 334-130, .720 W-L% School: St. John's (NY) (334-130) Conference …

Joe Lapchick, at 6’5″ was a dominant center in the early days of professional basketball. After each made basket there used to be a jump ball at center court, and Joe won nearly all of them. …

As a player, Joe Lapchick led the New York Celtics to two successful, victorious seasons and the Cleveland Rosenblums to two world titles. As a coach, he led St. John’s to four national …

Joe Lapchick Facts. Joseph Bohomiel Lapchick; Born April 12, 1900; Died August 10, 1970; Hometown: Yonkers, New York; Left school in 14 to begin working, later becoming a …