From time to time certain names carry certain reputations which tend to to precede their owner. There are fewer names, however, which are so ubiquitous it’s hard to imagine them being attached to an actual human being. The subject of the next two episodes of our show happens to be among the latter. When it comes to St. John’s University, the Sexton name can be found all over campus, from the Sexton Commons to Sexton Arena ... and we'll just leave it at that for now. But the first place Bill Sexton’s name was etched into the history of Collegeville was on the basketball court, where he set the single-game record for total points with 49. A scoring outburst that has remained untouched by any Johnnie since he set the mark March 1, 1954 in a season-ending victory over Macalester. A performance that secured him the conference scoring crown his junior season … 1,480 career points set him atop the school's scoring ledger and remains fifth today. He was the first Johnnie to earn two All-MIAC selections as well as the first to be named an All-American when he was selected to the All-NAIA third team in 1954. But as we’ll learn over the next two episodes, the caring spirit that has graced Collegeville for more than 70 years has left in his wake a trail of genuine generosity that continues to be on full display wherever Bill Sexton can be found.
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This season of "No Place I'd Rather Be ..." is sponsored by the Sexton Family Foundation, helping usher in the next generation of leaders. And Sixth Man Enterprises, creating a state of readiness. Thank you for making this project possible.
Thank you to Bill and Jim Sexton for carving out some of their busy schedule to share some stories. And thank you to Johnnie alum Steve Cummings ‘83, at Nova Consulting, for the use of their beautiful facilities.
Thank you as always to Coach Jim Smith, whose new book with former player '69 grad Paul Bernabei chronicling the history of 123 seasons of basketball in Collegeville is available for purchase through the Saint John’s University Bookstore. Proceeds from the book are donated to the Jim Smith Endowment Basketball Leadership Program Fund to enhance and strengthen the SJU basketball experience. Get yourself a copy today.
Take a look through the record books, learn more about the success-filled history of Johnnie basketball, watch live games and stay up-to-date on all Johnnies sports action at gojohnnies.com.
From time to time certain names carry certain reputations which tend to to precede their owner. There are fewer names, however, which are so ubiquitous it’s hard to imagine them being attached to an actual human being. The subject of the next two episodes of our show happens to be among the latter. When it comes to St. John’s University, the Sexton name can be found all over campus, from the Sexton Commons to Sexton Arena ... and we'll just leave it at that for now. But the first place Bill Sexton’s name was etched into the history of Collegeville was on the basketball court, where he set the single-game record for total points with 49. A scoring outburst that has remained untouched by any Johnnie since he set the mark March 1, 1954 in a season-ending victory over Macalester. A performance that secured him the conference scoring crown his junior season … 1,480 career points set him atop the school's scoring ledger and remains fifth today. He was the first Johnnie to earn two All-MIAC selections as well as the first to be named an All-American when he was selected to the All-NAIA third team in 1954. But as we’ll learn over the next two episodes, the caring spirit that has graced Collegeville for more than 70 years has left in his wake a trail of genuine generosity that continues to be on full display wherever Bill Sexton can be found.
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This season of "No Place I'd Rather Be ..." is sponsored by the Sexton Family Foundation, helping usher in the next generation of leaders. And Sixth Man Enterprises, creating a state of readiness. Thank you for making this project possible.
Thank you to Bill and Jim Sexton for carving out some of their busy schedule to share some stories. And thank you to Johnnie alum Steve Cummings ‘83, at Nova Consulting, for the use of their beautiful facilities.
Thank you as always to Coach Jim Smith, whose new book with former player '69 grad Paul Bernabei chronicling the history of 123 seasons of basketball in Collegeville is available for purchase through the Saint John’s University Bookstore. Proceeds from the book are donated to the Jim Smith Endowment Basketball Leadership Program Fund to enhance and strengthen the SJU basketball experience. Get yourself a copy today.
Take a look through the record books, learn more about the success-filled history of Johnnie basketball, watch live games and stay up-to-date on all Johnnies sports action at gojohnnies.com.