Lindsay Whalen's grandpa played for John Gagliardi's first St. John's team

Good times

November 20, 2012 at 2:53AM
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Legendary St. John's coach John Gagliardi made it official today, announcing his retirement. To give you one of numerous examples of his 60-year legacy at the school, please allow us to re-tweet Lindsay Whalen:

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Michael Rand

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Michael Rand is the Minnesota Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Minnesota Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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