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    Alfred James McGuire (September 7, 1928 – January 26, 2001) was an American college basketball coach and broadcaster, the head coach at Marquette University from 1964 to 1977. He won a national championship in his final season at Marquette, [1] and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992.

  2. Jan 27, 2001 · Al McGuire, a New York original whose 20 years as a college head coach and 23 years as a brash and feisty television analyst landed him in the Basketball Hall of Fame, died yesterday in...

  3. Jan 26, 2001 · Al McGuire, who led Marquette to a national title in 1977 and became a popular commentator for CBS, passed away in 2001 from a blood disorder. He was known for his streetwise lingo, his recruiting skills and his candid opinions on the sport.

  4. Apr 4, 2022 · Read how Al McGuire coached his last game in 1977 and led Marquette to a victory over North Carolina, his first and only NCAA championship. Learn about his emotional reaction, his coaching style and his legacy in college basketball.

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  5. Mar 22, 2012 · As Al McGuire's broadcasting partner for 10 years, Dick Enberg gained intimate access to his friend's colorful, creative, poetic, outspoken, and brilliant li...

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  6. Jan 27, 2001 · Al McGuire, basketball coach and showman, philosopher and promoter, died Friday in suburban Milwaukee, surprising many who had assumed he’d live forever. He was 72.

  7. Jan 26, 2001 · Al McGuire was a charismatic and successful college basketball coach who won both NIT and NCAA championships. He also worked as a color commentator for NBC and CBS, known for his wit and anecdotes.