Jack "Dutch" Garfinkel (1987) - Hall of Fame - St. John's University Athletics

Jack "Dutch" Garfinkel

Jack "Dutch" Garfinkel

Induction:
1987
Class:
1941

A creative playmaker credited by some for the creation of the no-look 43 pass, Garfinkel averaged 5.9 points per game under coach Joe Lapchick and led St. John's in assists before assists became an official statistic. His unselfish play and mastery of the bounce pass were instrumental in helping his teams to NIT appearances in 1939 and 1940.

St. John's Men's Basketball vs Butler Highlights 1.28.26

Wednesday, January 28

St. John's Men's Basketball vs Butler Postgame Press Conference 1.28.26

Wednesday, January 28

St. John's vs Butler Pregame Press Conference 1.27.26

Tuesday, January 27

St. John's WBB vs. Villanova Press Conference 1.24.26

Saturday, January 24

No. 25/24 St. John’s Cruises Past Butler for Seventh Straight Victory, 92-70

No. 25/24 St. John’s Cruises Past Butler for Seventh Straight Victory, 92-70

Wednesday, January 28

The St. John's women's basketball team fell on the road to Creighton on Wednesday night, 81-51.

St. John’s Falls at Creighton

Wednesday, January 28

MTEN

St. John’s Men’s Tennis to Open 2026 Campaign This Week

Wednesday, January 28

With Tuesday's victory, Head Coach Rick Pitino notched his 899th on court career victory, tying coaching legend Bob Knight.

Rick Pitino to Receive Inaugural Francis B. Spinola Award

Tuesday, January 27