St. John's University Athletics
Hall of Fame

John “Taps” Gallagher
- Induction:
- 1992
- Class:
- 1928
After a four-year playing career at St. John's, Gallagher earned a tremendous reputation as a coach at Niagara University. He was given his nickname “Taps” in the 1920s, just before the “Wonder Five” days, when getting the center tap after each basket was vital. Gallagher also coached high school basketball in New York.
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



