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by **sju88grad** » Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:40 pm

Great article in today's NY Post about Louie.....as the article states, he's a national treasure.....a few weeks ago, SJU unveiled a statue of him in the lobby of Carnesecca arena on campus....

https://nypost.com/2021/11/06/st-johns- ... ls-return/

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by **Xudash** » Sat Nov 06, 2021 6:26 pm

Always respected the man. A class act. Congrats.

by **billyjack** » Sun Nov 07, 2021 12:03 pm

I changed the title of this thread cuz my heart skipped a beat thinking we had lost him. A living legend. FYI, like Louie, i also come from a line of Italian immigrant stonemasons.

by **sju88grad** » Sun Nov 07, 2021 7:39 pm

billyjack wrote:I changed the title of this thread cuz my heart skipped a beat thinking we had lost him. A living legend. FYI, like Louie, i also come from a line of Italian immigrant stonemasons.

Thanks Billyjack. So sorry for the scare! Lou reminds me of so many of my Italian relatives. Such a wonderful guy.

by **gtmoBlue** » Sun Nov 07, 2021 8:09 pm

Thanks sju88grad...

I hadn't realized that I had made such a great, strong impression on you. I am
humbled by your comments.

by **MullinMayhem** » Mon Nov 08, 2021 11:19 am

Only met Looie once at an Italian restaurant across the street from Carnesecca Arena before a game 2-3 yrs ago. I'm so thankful for that moment I will always cherish. This sounds dramatic but it really is how it happened: I went inside the restaurant with a friend and when I looked back my friend was gone. Confused, I turned around and noticed he was holding the door for someone. I waited to see who was coming through and it was Looie himself. He got dropped off directly in front of the restaurant by someone in a glitzy black Mercedes. Walked in with his cane and everyone all but bowing before him. I was just standing there kind of star struck and he makes direct eye contact with me and says, "Hey, I love your jacket!" (I had a throwback SJ jacket on). He went on to say, "They removed the indian logo because you know you can't do that these days but I always liked that one!" and continued past me to his table. Just a really cool moment I'll never forget. The guy is so with it for his age it's kind of scary!