Lou Rossini

Lou Rossini

Lucio "Lou" Rossini (1921 – October 21 2005) was a college men's basketball coach. He compiled a 357-256 record in almost 20 years of coaching, most notably with New York University.

Two of his best players at NYU were Happy Hairston and Barry Kramer, who starred on the 1963 and 1964 teams. Hairston and Kramer advanced to professional careers. He also coached Puerto Rico's national team at the 1964 and 1968 Olympics.

He died at his home in Sewell, New Jersey, aged 84. The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease.

Further reading

* [http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/24/sports/ncaabasketball/24rossini.html?ex=1287806400&en=7eb691fcb4c3127c&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss NY Times: Lou Rossini, N.Y. Basketball Coach, Dies at 84]
* [http://gocolumbialions.collegesports.com/genrel/102305aac.html Columbia University: Former Men's Basketball Head Coach Lou Rossini Dies at 84]


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