Luigi P. Carnesecca (born January 5, 1925 in New York City) is a legendary former basketball coach at St. John's University, having led the Redmen's basketball program with 526 wins and 200 losses over 24 seasons (1965-70, 1973-92). He was widely known for his sense of humor and his signature sweaters. He was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1991. In November 2004, St. John's University officially dedicated and renamed the historic Alumni Hall to Carnesecca Arena. Carnesecca graduated from St. John's University in 1950.
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