Background
Guire, Alfred James Mc was born on September 7, 1931 in New York City. Son of John and Winifred (Sullivan) McGuire.
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Alfred James Mc Guire
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Alfred James Mc Guire, American former basketball coach, sports equipment company executive, basketball commentator. Named Sports Figure of Year Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, 1974; Coach of Year Associated Press, United Press International, Sporting News, United States Basketball Writers Association, 1971, 74. Trustee Milwaukee County Stadium Recreation Commission, since 1972. Member National Association Basketball Coaches.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, St. John's College, Brooklyn, 1952.
Career
Coach, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 1955-1957; coach, Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, North Carolina, 1957-1964; athletic director, head basketball coach, Marquette U., Milwaukee, 1964-1977; vice-president, director sports education publications, Medalist Industries, Milwaukee, 1970-1978; also board directors, Medalist Industries, Milwaukee basketball commentator, NBC, 1978-1995. Professional basketball player, New York, 1951-1952, Baltimore, 1954. President Hall of Fame Basketball Camps, since 1967.
Achievements
Membership
Trustee Milwaukee County Stadium Recreation Commission, since 1972. Member National Association Basketball Coaches. Clubs: Westmoor Country.
Connections
Married Patricia Sharkey, August 22, 1953. Children: Alfred J., Noreen, Robert.
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Born
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Died
January 26, 2001 (aged 69) -
Nationality
American
Education
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1952
Career
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1955 - 1957
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1957 - 1964
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1964 - 1977
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1964 - 1977
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1978 - 1995
Awards
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Named Sports Figure of Year Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, 1974. Coach of Year Associated Press, United Press International, Sporting News, United States Basketball Writers Association, 1971, 74.Named Sports Figure of Year Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, 1974. Coach of Year Associated Press, United Press International, Sporting News, United States Basketball Writers Association, 1971, 74.