One of New York City’s most visible basketball greats, Cal Ramsey has spent the last 22 seasons as a member of the Violets’ basketball staff. Ramsey, who also served NYU as Assistant Director of Alumni Relations for 20 years, received the NYU President`s Alumni Achievement Award in 2004 for his contributions to his alma mater.
“Cal’s wealth of experience is a big plus for our program,” said head coach Joe Nesci. “He is always there for our players, both on and off the court.”
A 1959 graduate of NYU’s School of Commerce, Ramsey earned All-America status as a senior. He still holds a number of Violet hoop records, including rebounds in a game (34 vs. Boston College), season rebound average (19.6), career rebounds (1,101), and career rebound average (17.5). He is seventh on NYU’s all-time scoring list with 1,275 points.
Following his collegiate career, Ramsey moved on to the NBA and played for the St. Louis Hawks, New York Knicks and Syracuse Nationals. He currently works for the Knicks as Director, Special Events and Community Relations Representative. Also a former television commentator for the Knicks and the City University of New York, and a radio analyst for St. John’s University, Ramsey was inducted into the NYU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1978 and into the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame in 1994.
Ramsey’s dedication, service and contributions to the New York City basketball scene have not gone unrewarded. In 2002, he received the National Invitation Tournament’s (NIT) Man of the Year Award, while in April 2005, he received the Distinguished Service Award from the Metropolitan Basketball Writers’ Association.
Currently, Ramsey serves on the advisory board of the Frank McGuire Foundation, which provides grants to high school coaches who exemplify the spirit and qualities that McGuire displayed during his coaching career. Ramsey also currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Children’s Aid Society and is a member of the Friar’s Club.
A native of Selma, Alabama, Ramsey resides in Manhattan.
