Tag Archives: Allie Shuckman
Mac Kinsbrunner
Mac Kinsbrunner (College and pro basketball. Born, Vienna, Austria, Mar. 21, 1909; died, Kiamesha Lake, NY, Feb. 16. 1972.) A 5’9½” guard with the St. John’s team known as the “Wonder Five,” Mac Kinsbrunner moved with his teammates into pro ball. Along with Rip Gerson, Matt Begovich (q.v.), Allie Shuckman, and Max Posnak, Kinsbrunner helped […]
Buck Freeman
Buck Freeman (College Basketball. Born, New York, NY, Feb. 16, 1902; died, Columbia, SC, Feb. 15, 1974.) James Ambrose Freeman was a standout player at St. John’s in the 1920’s who became the coach of one of the most famous teams in school history, the “Wonder Five” that compiled a superb record in the 1930s […]
Matty Begovich
Matty Begovich (Basketball. Born, Hoboken, NJ, Oct. 2, 1910; died, Miami Beach, FL, Nov. 20, 1966.) One of the best-known referees of his era, Matthew Begovich was also a star player and coach in the 1930s. Begovich refereed for over 20 years before retiring in 1959 and officiated five N.I.T. finals from 1946-51. He worked […]
