Teams

1943-44 (Chicago) Mt. Carmel High School Boys’ Team

Year Inducted: 1975

Category: Teams

Schools / Organizations: (Chicago) Mt. Carmel High School

Head Coach:  John Tracy

Team Record:  28-0 (Chicago City Champions)

Biography: The (Chicago) Mt. Carmel varsity basketball team was undefeated in 1944 with a record of 28-0 in the highly competitive Chicago area.  This team coached by John Tracy dominated its opponents throughout the year.  The pinnacle achievement was the winning of the 2^nd Annual All City Championship Game against a team that had finished 3^rd in the IHSA state finals.  Individually the team was unique in its era for its overall height and abilities.  Each starter was an all-around performer; each of them received individual citations for excellence.

Team Members in the Picture:

Back row (L to R): R. Roche, G. Wendell, W. Miller, W. O’Halloran, W. Curley

3rd Row (L to R):  E. O’Rourke, L. Blankmier, G. Lannon, R. Danaher

2nd Row (L to R):  J. O’Leary, J. O’Brien, Captain E. Rose, G. Benigni, J. Walsh.

Front Row (L to R): Father John, W. Thomas, Coach John Tracy, F. Lake