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Princeton University Athletics
Princeton Celebrates Life And Legacy Of Pete Carril
September 30, 2022 | Men's Basketball
There truly was a celebration of life for Hall of Fame head coach Pete Carril in the court that bears his name as hundreds of friends, family and fans of our Coach convened at Pete Carril Court in Jadwin Gym to share memories, laughter and adoration for a man who impacted so many lives.
A spotlight shone down on his familiar signature, and a replica banner commemorating his career highlights framed a stage where those who knew him best shared the ways Coach Carril changed their life's trajectory in ways that carry on to this day.Think. See. Do.@M_Henderson98 shares his thoughts on a mantra of Coach Carril.
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Speakers included former players and friends Rev. Dr. Chris Thomforde '69, Geoff Petrie '70 and John Rogers '80 as well as Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber '80, former player and current head coach Mitch Henderson '98 and Pete's daughter, Lisa.From Student Fan to Courtside as President@Princeton president Christopher L. Eisgruber '83 remembers watching Pete Carril-coached teams as an undergrad and watching games with Coach as University President.
— Princeton Tigers (@PUTIGERS) September 30, 2022
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A Different Experience
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John Rogers '80 knew from his official visit to Princeton that playing for Coach Carril would be a unique time.
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Every speaker had a story, and so did the multitudes in attendance. Today was a day for sharing, a day for celebrating, a day for loving Pete Carril.
Part Of A Big Family
— Princeton Tigers (@PUTIGERS) September 30, 2022
Coach Carril's daughter Lisa shares how Pete's long tenure at Princeton grew an ever larger group of connections.
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