York coach Bain bidding farewell after 37 years

TORONTO – The longest-serving head coach at York University will hang up his clipboard on Saturday, Feb. 20 after an illustrious 37-year career leading the York men’s basketball team.

Bob Bain will be at the helm for the last time in the Lions regular-season finale against the visiting Laurentian Voyageurs beginning at 6pm.

During his tenure, Bain’s teams made the playoffs 33 times. He led York to 11 OUA East Division championships, six OUA championships and eight CIS championship appearances, where his teams won a pair of bronze medals. He has twice been named CIS coach of the year and is a nine-time OUA coach of the year award winner.

“Bob has been a tremendous leader in his 37 years with the York men’s basketball team,” said Jennifer Myers, director of Sport & Recreation. “His team’s results speak volumes of his expertise in the sport, but what he will be remembered for most is his ability to assist student-athletes both on and off the court. Bob has guided hundreds of young men through their university years and has helped them to grow as players on the court and as men in life. He will be missed by everyone in Sport & Recreation but we wish him the best of luck in his much-deserved retirement.”

Following the 6pm game, a ceremony and reception will be held in the Upper Gym at Tait McKenzie Centre to celebrate the legendary coach. Please join us to celebrate his achievements as we commemorate his last regular-season game. A formal retirement event for Bob is being planned for a later date.

Source:

Alyson Fisher
Sport & Recreation Information Officer
York University Lions