Walter T. McLaughlin (1985) - Hall of Fame - St. John's University Athletics

Walter T. McLaughlin

Induction:
1985

McLaughlin, a Brooklyn, N.Y., native, graduated from St. John's in 1928. He returned to his alma mater as the Athletic Director, serving for 39 years before his retirement in 1973. In addition to his athletic director's duties, he coached baseball and golf and served on numerous Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) committees. McLaughlin also served as chairman of the Metropolitan Intercollegiate Basketball Association, the sponsoring group for the National Invitation Tournament.