Hank Raymonds
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Henry C. 'Hank' Raymonds (March 5, 1924 – December 6, 2010) coached the Marquette University
men's basketball
team from 1977 to 1983. He also was Athletic Director at Marquette from 1977 to 1987.
, Raymonds returned to St. Louis University and earned three additional letters each in basketball and baseball, and was named to the All-Missouri Valley Conference team as guard in 1946. He was a valuable member of Coach Eddie Hickey's
1948 Billiken squad that won the National Invitation Tournament
championship with a 24-3 record. Raymonds was graduated from St. Louis University in January 1949, with a bachelor's degree in education. His baseball talents drew the attention of major league scouts, and he was signed to a contract by the old Boston Braves
.
. Moving into the college ranks in 1955 at Christian Brothers College
in Memphis, Tennessee
, Raymonds transformed a weak program into a small college power with a six-year record of 110-50 (.688). Under Raymonds' guidance, CBC won three NAIA District 27 titles.
Raymonds joined the Marquette coaching ranks in 1961 as assistant basketball coach to Eddie Hickey, and coached the MU freshman and junior varsity squads from 1964-73. His teams recorded an impressive 127 wins with only 18 losses. As assistant coach to Hickey's successor, Al McGuire
, Raymonds was recognized as the skilled technician who coordinated and disciplined the Marquette attack.
Raymonds was head basketball coach at Marquette from 1977–83 and compiled a record of 126-50 (.716) in six seasons. His teams reached post-season competition in each of the years that he was head coach. His overall record at the collegiate level is 226-100 (.693) in 12 seasons.
in 2005.
Marquette University
Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...
men's basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
team from 1977 to 1983. He also was Athletic Director at Marquette from 1977 to 1987.
Early life
At St. Louis University High School, Raymonds was a three-sport standout in baseball, basketball and football. He played one season each of varsity basketball and baseball at St. Louis University before entering the US Marines in 1943. Following World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, Raymonds returned to St. Louis University and earned three additional letters each in basketball and baseball, and was named to the All-Missouri Valley Conference team as guard in 1946. He was a valuable member of Coach Eddie Hickey's
Eddie Hickey
Edgar S. "Eddie" Hickey was a college men's basketball coach. He coached at his alma mater of Creighton University , St. Louis University and Marquette University , compiling a 436-231 record...
1948 Billiken squad that won the National Invitation Tournament
National Invitation Tournament
The National Invitation Tournament is a men's college basketball tournament operated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. There are two NIT events each season. The first, played in November and known as the Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off , was founded in 1985...
championship with a 24-3 record. Raymonds was graduated from St. Louis University in January 1949, with a bachelor's degree in education. His baseball talents drew the attention of major league scouts, and he was signed to a contract by the old Boston Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
.
Coaching career
After one year as an insurance agent, Raymonds was persuaded to try coaching. In five seasons at St. Louis University High he compiled a 108-23 record (.824). His Junior Billikens won the 1952 Missouri State championship and were state runnersup in 1953. While coaching at the high school, Raymonds also guided the 1955 St. Louis University baseball squad to a 15-5 record and the championship of its division in the Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference
The Missouri Valley Conference is a college athletic conference whose members are located in the midwestern United States...
. Moving into the college ranks in 1955 at Christian Brothers College
Christian Brothers University
Christian Brothers University is the oldest collegiate degree-granting institution in the city of Memphis. The university is run by the Christian Brothers, a Roman Catholic religious order founded by St. John Baptist de la Salle, the patron saint of teachers...
in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers....
, Raymonds transformed a weak program into a small college power with a six-year record of 110-50 (.688). Under Raymonds' guidance, CBC won three NAIA District 27 titles.
Raymonds joined the Marquette coaching ranks in 1961 as assistant basketball coach to Eddie Hickey, and coached the MU freshman and junior varsity squads from 1964-73. His teams recorded an impressive 127 wins with only 18 losses. As assistant coach to Hickey's successor, Al McGuire
Al McGuire
Al McGuire was the head coach of the Marquette University men's basketball team from 1964 to 1977. He compiled impressive numbers throughout his coaching career, resulting in his induction to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992, and was also well known for his colorful personality.-Early life:He...
, Raymonds was recognized as the skilled technician who coordinated and disciplined the Marquette attack.
Raymonds was head basketball coach at Marquette from 1977–83 and compiled a record of 126-50 (.716) in six seasons. His teams reached post-season competition in each of the years that he was head coach. His overall record at the collegiate level is 226-100 (.693) in 12 seasons.
Awards
Raymonds is a member of the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame as well as the St. Louis University Sports Hall of Fame as well as Marquette University's M Club Hall of Fame. He was elected to the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of FameWisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame is a promenade in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, dedicated to honoring distinguished members of Wisconsin's sports history. New members are honored at a biennial banquet.-History:...
in 2005.