Joe Lapchick
American basketball player and coach (1900–1970)
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Summary
Joe Lapchick was born on April 12, 1900[1], in Yonkers[2]. He died on August 10, 1970[3], in Monticello[4]. He worked as a basketball coach[5], basketball player[6], and head coach[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (389 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Oakland Cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Member of sports team: Original Celtics[13]
- League or competition: NCAA Division I men's basketball[14]
- Commons category: Joe Lapchick[15]
- Position played on team / speciality: center[16]
- Sport: basketball[17]
- Family name: Lapchick[18]
- Given name: Joe[19]
- Birth name: Joseph Bohomiel Lapchick[20]
- Country for sport: United States[21]
- Height: 196 cm[22]
- Mass: 84 kg[23]
- Coach of sports team: St. John's Red Storm baseball[24], St. John's Red Storm men's basketball[25]
Why It Matters
Joe Lapchick has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Joe Lapchick born?
Joe Lapchick was born in Yonkers[2].
Where did Joe Lapchick die?
Joe Lapchick died in Monticello[4].
What did Joe Lapchick do for work?
Joe Lapchick worked as a basketball coach[5], basketball player[6], and head coach[7].