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Thousands Of Fans Greet Lou Carnesecca At Columbus Day Parade

October 13, 2008

New York, NY -

They cheered in English, Italian and in many other dialects, but the clear fan favorite of the 2008 Columbus Day Parade was recognizable in any language - "Looie!"

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St. John's Hall of Fame basketball coach Lou Carnesecca greeted thousands of fans while riding the St. John's University float in Monday's parade, and the cheers were long and loud for the longtime Redmen mentor. Joined by Athletics Director Emeritus John W. Kaiser, current Director of Athletics Chris Monasch and many former St. John's basketball players on the float, Carnesecca was honored many times over as the drive to renovate the arena that bears Carnesecca's name on the St. John's University campus hits full stride.

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