Bill Knecht
In the history of rowing, virtually every American eight-oared crew that reached the Olympics was composed of college students with little responsibility except to train. So, it seems astonishing that a man in his mid-30s, with six children and a business to run, would reach the heights of Olympic victory. If anything, Bill Knecht was […]
1954 LaSalle Explorers
Joe Verdeur
Lionel Simmons
Fran Dunphy
Larry Foust
Larry Foust was one of the NBA’s premier centers of the 1950s, earning eight All-Star selections during a standout career with the Fort Wayne/Detroit Pistons and Minneapolis Lakers. Before turning professional, he starred at La Salle College, where he developed into one of the top big men in the country. Known for his scoring touch […]