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Hall of Famers Coached by a Hall of Famer; 1950s Golden Era of Gustie Men’s Hoops

Jan 11, 2021

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by

siewert

The 1950s truly was the golden era of Gustavus men’s basketball. Head Coach Gus Young guided the Gusties to three consecutive runner-up finishes in the MIAC before dethroning Jon Hutton’s Hamline Pipers for conference championships in 1954, 1955, and 1956.