Solly Walker (1994) - Hall of Fame - St. John's University Athletics

Solly Walker

Solly Walker

Induction:
1994
Class:
1954

The first African-American player to wear a St. John's uniform, Walker's freshman season ended with a trip to the NCAA title game under coach Frank McGuire. He led his squad in scoring (14.0 points per game) and rebounding (12.2 boards per game) as a senior in 1953-54, one year after helping the Redmen to an appearance in the 1953 NIT Championship game.

St. John's Men's Basketball NCAA Tournament Round 1 Postgame Press Conference

Friday, March 20

St. John's WBB vs Columbia Postgame Press Conference 3.19.2026

Thursday, March 19

St. John's Men's basketball NCAA First Round Pregame Press Conference 3.19.26

Thursday, March 19

St. John's MBB Post Selection Show Press Conference 3.15.2026

Sunday, March 15

Jayder Raifstanger extended his on-base streak to six games, going 2-for-6 at the dish.

O’Leary Pitches a Gem as St. John’s Cruises Past UT Arlington in Series Opener, 8-1

Friday, March 20

St. John's started the game with a 13-0 scoring run

Fifth-Seeded St. John’s Coasts Past 12th-Seeded Northern Iowa to Open NCAA Tournament, 79-53

Friday, March 20

Softball 3-20

Softball Takes Game One of Georgetown Series, 5-3

Friday, March 20

St. John’s Cruises Past Saint Joseph’s, 4-1

Friday, March 20