List of La Salle University people
This List of La Salle University people includes alumni, faculty, presidents, and other individuals associated with La Salle University.
Alumni
- Note: Individuals may be listed in more than one category.
Government, law, and public policy
- Francis L. Bodine - former member of the New Jersey General Assembly
- Kevin J. Boyle - member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2011
- William Joseph Burns - United States Ambassador to Jordan; United States Deputy Secretary of State, 2011-2014; head of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
- Tina Davis - member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Michael Driscoll - businessman, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2015 and founder of the iconic Irish Pub, Finnigan's Wake in Philadelphia.
- Dwight Evans, U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district
- Edward Fenlon - former member of the Michigan House of Representatives and jurist
- Tom Gola - NBA Naismith Hall of Fame basketball player; Philadelphia City Controller 1970-71
- William F. Harrity - National Chairman of the Democratic Party (1892–1896)
- William F. Keller - Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Jim Kenney - Mayor of Philadelphia (2016–present)
- Joanna E. McClinton - Pennsylvania State Representative since 2015
- Dennis M. O'Brien - Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives; Philadelphia City Councilman
- Michael H. O'Brien - Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Michael J. Stack III - Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania alongside Tom Wolf
Business
- Tom Curley - co-creator, former President of USA Today
- Larry Miller - President of the Jordan Brand
Education
- Stephen Andriole - Thomas G. Labrecque Chair of Business Technology at Villanova University
- John D. Caputo - Thomas J. Watson Professor of Humanities at Syracuse University; founder of weak theology
- Naomi Halas - Stanley C. Moore Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Professor in Chemistry at Rice University
- Michael McGinniss - President of Christian Brothers University, 1994-1999, and La Salle University, 1999-2014
Literature
- Michael F. Flynn - science fiction author
- Charles Fuller - playwright, winner of the Pulitzer Prize
- Jack McDevitt - science fiction author
- Matthew Quick - author
Fine arts
- John McShain - builder of The Pentagon, Jefferson Memorial, and Kennedy Center
Entertainment
- Peter Boyle - Emmy award winning actor
- Ralph Garman - actor, voice actor
- Jessica Barth - actress
Journalism and media
- Adam Bagni - sportscaster
- Tom Curley - founder of USA Today, former CEO of AP
- AJ Daulerio - editor-in-chief of Gawker, Deadspin
- Brady Hicks - wrestling journalist
- Tim Legler - NBA, ESPN analyst
- Meredith Marakovits - YES Network reporter
- Bill Raftery - ESPN and CBS Sports college basketball analyst
- Gary Smith - sportswriter
Athletics
American football
- Mike Mandarino - NFL
- George Somers - NFL
Soccer
- Cesidio Colasante - MLS draft pick
- John McCarthy - goalkeeper for the Philadelphia Union
- Courtney Niemiec - defender for the Portland Thorns FC
- Ryan Richter - defender for Ottawa Fury FC
Basketball
- Michael Brooks - NBA, Europe; professional career lasted 1980-2008
- Joe Bryant - NBA, father of Kobe Bryant and former head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA
- Rasual Butler - small forward in the NBA for the Washington Wizards; was drafted by the Miami Heat in 2002.
- Larry Cannon - ABA
- Larry Foust - 8× NBA All-Star (1951–1956, 1958–1959)
- Tom Gola - enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1976; NBA champion (1956); 5× NBA All-Star (1960–1964); No. 15 retired by La Salle
- Tim Legler - NBA, analyst for ESPN's NBA coverage
- Ralph Lewis - NBA
- Joe Mihalich - head coach of Hofstra University men's basketball
- Larry Miller - former President of the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA; President of the Jordan Brand
- Jeff Neubauer - head coach of Eastern Kentucky University men's basketball
- Doug Overton - NBA, played in 11 NBA seasons for 8 different teams; head coach for the Springfield Armor
- Jim Phelan - basketball player and coach
- Bill Raftery - ESPN and CBS Sports college basketball analyst
- Lionel Simmons - NBA, 3rd leading scorer in NCAA history; drafted 7th overall by the Sacramento Kings in 1990
- Steven Smith - NBA, Serie A
- Fatty Taylor - ABA, NBA
- Randy Woods - NBA
Olympians
La Salle Olympians, who have won a total of six medals (four gold, and two bronze) in 11 Olympic Games.
- Diane Bracalente - field hockey, Seoul 1988
- Al Cantello - track and field, Rome 1960
- Stan Cwiklinski - rowing, gold medal, men's eight, Tokyo 1964
- Ira Davis - track and field, Rome 1960; placed 4th in the triple jump
- Hugh Foley - rowing, gold medal, men's eight, Tokyo 1964
- Charles Kieffer - rowing, gold medal, men's pair with coxswain, Los Angeles 1932
- Kathy McGahey - field hockey, bronze medal, Los Angeles 1984
- Diane Moyer - field hockey, Moscow 1980; bronze medal, Los Angeles 1984
- John Uelses - first person to pole vault 16' (4.88 m), setting the world record (failed to qualify at trials)
- Joe Verdeur - swimming, gold medal, in 200 meter breaststroke, London 1948
Faculty
- Mary Ellen Balchunis - Professor in the Political Science Department and Democratic nominee for Congress
Men's basketball head coaches
| Head Coach | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Ken Loeffler | 1949–1955 |
| Tom Gola | 1968–1970 |
| Paul Westhead | 1970–1979 |
| William "Speedy" Morris | 1986–2001 |
| Billy Hahn | 2001–2004 |
| John Giannini | 2004–present |
University Presidents
| President | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Brother Teliow | 1863 |
| Brother Oliver | 1863–1872 |
| Brother Noah | 1872–1875 |
| Brother Joachim of Mary | 1875–1876 |
| Brother Stephen of Jesus | 1876–1878 |
| Brother Romuald | 1878–1883 |
| Brother Clementian | 1883–1885 |
| Brother Fabrician | 1885–1887 |
| Brother Isidore John | 1887–1889 |
| Brother Abraham of Jesus | 1889–1890 |
| Brother Isidore John | 1890–1900 |
| Brother Wolfred of Mary | 1900–1903 |
| Brother Abdas John | 1903–1911 |
| Brother Denis Edward | 1911–1917 |
| Brother Ennodius Richard | 1917–1922 |
| Brother Galbert Lucian | 1922–1925 |
| Brother Dorotheus Lewis | 1925–1928 |
| Brother Elzear Alfred | 1928–1932 |
| Brother Edwin Anselm | 1932–1941 |
| Brother Emilian James | 1941–1945 |
| Brother Dominic Luke | 1945 |
| Brother Gregorian Paul | 1945–1952 |
| Brother Erminus Stanislaus | 1952–1958 |
| Brother Daniel Bernian | 1958–1969 |
| Brother Daniel Burke | 1969–1976 |
| Brother Patrick Ellis | 1977–1992 |
| Brother Joseph Burke | 1992–1998 |
| Mr. Nicholas Giordano | 1998–1999 (interim) |
| Brother Michael McGinniss | 1999–2014[1] |
| Dr. James Gallagher | 2014-2015 (interim) |
| Dr. Colleen Hanycz | 2015–present |
References
- ^ Shelly, Jared (21 May 2013). "La Salle president stepping down". Philadelphia Business Journal. Retrieved 21 May 2013.