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Speedy Morris was a great coach, and the numbers prove it

The legendary coach made five stops in a career that featured success for teams of high school boys and college women men.

St. Joseph's Prep coach Speedy Morris gets a kiss from his wife, Mimi, after the last regular-season game of his career.
St. Joseph's Prep coach Speedy Morris gets a kiss from his wife, Mimi, after the last regular-season game of his career.Read moreELIZABETH ROBERTSON / Staff Photographer

Here’s the breakdown of Speedy Morris’ unparalleled 52-season career as a basketball coach.

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Roman Catholic (1968-81)

347-82 record

6 -- Philadelphia Catholic League titles.

80.8 -- Best winning percentage in school history.

Penn Charter (1982-84)

41-14 record

1 -- Inter-Ac League title.

La Salle University women (1984-86)

43-17 record

1 -- First NCAA tournament appearance in program history.

La Salle University men (1986-2001)

238-202 record

238 -- Most wins in school history.

4 -- NCAA tournament appearances.

St. Joseph’s Prep (2002-20)

366-139 record.*

Most wins in school history.

2 -- Philadelphia Catholic League titles.

*Through March 1.