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Manhattan University Athletics

Jasper Hall of Fame Manhattan Athletic Department

1981

George Eastment, Coach (Men's Track & Field/Cross Country)
Track coach from 1946-1963. Won 38 Metropolitan titles, and 10 IC4A crowns. Coached U.S. team in first-ever dual meet with Soviet Union.

"Buddy" Hassett '33 (Men's Basketball)
Played for Jasper hoop team which won 17 straight games. Team captain. Gained greatest fame as major league first baseman for the Dodgers, Braves and Yankees. Compiled a .292 lifetime batting average

Lou Jones '54 (Men's Track & Field)
Twice a world record-holder at 400 meters.  Competed on the 1956 U.S. Olympic Team, winning a gold medal in the 4 x 400 meter relay.
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