Providence College Athletics

Hall of Fame

David R. Gavitt
David R. Gavitt
  • Induction:
    1984
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  • In 10 seasons, led the Friars to 209 wins, including eight consecutive 20-win seasons, five NCAA appearances and three NIT appearances
  • Won five New England Coach of the Year trophies
  • Final Four appearance, 1973
  • Director of Big East Conference, 1982 
  • President of the Boston Celtics 
  • United States Olympic Coach, 1980
  • Served on the Olympic governing body, including a presidency from 1988 to 1992, helping to put together the "Dream Team"
  • President of the NCAA Foundation, 1995-1997
  • Chairman of the Board of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame until 2003
  • Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, 2006
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