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Jim Phelan

Jim Phelan
Jim Phelan
Induction Year: 1988
Sport: Men's Basketball Coach, Athletics Director
  • One of the top coaches in college basketball history, he was the Mount's head coach for an NCAA record 49 consecutive years from 1954-2003.
  • Led the Mount to the 1962 NCAA College Division National title, and compiled a record of 830-524 at the Mount.
  • His 1,354 career games coaches are an NCAA Record.
  • NCAA College Division Coach of the Year, 1962
  • NCAA Division II Coach of the Year, 1981
  • NCAA District 2 Coach of the Year, 1981, 1985, 1986
  • Northeast Conference Coach of the Year, 1996
  • Northeast Conference co-Coach of the Year, 1993
  • Northeast Conference Championship, 1995,1999
  • NCAA Division I Tournament Bid, 1995, 1999
  • National Invitation Tournament Bid, 1996
  • The Clair Bee Coach of the Year, 1998
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