Tommy Agee - The Mets legend and member of one of New York’s most unforgettable baseball teams was also a longtime resident of Elmhurst. His 12-year Major League Baseball career included five with the Mets, including 1969, when he went3-18 with a home run in five games leading the Mets to their first World Series championship. He died in 2001 at 58.

Kenny Anderson - The Archbishop Molloy High School alumni was known as one of New York City’s many great point guards. He was born in Lefrak City, attended Georgia Tech and was drafted by the New Jersey Nets as the second overall pick in the 1991 NBA draft. He is currently a member of the Atlanta Hawks, one of the league’s worst teams.

Johnny Antonelli - As a member of two teams that changed cities during Antonelli’s 13-year career, when the Boston Braves headed west to Milwaukee and when the New York Giants changed coasts to play in San Francisco, the lefty pitcher called Queens home. His career ended in 1961 and he won 20 games in 1956. He was a Jamaica Estates resident during his playing career.

Ron Artest - Renowned as the new Dennis Rodman, Artest grew up in Queensbridge and had an illustrious two-year career at St. John’s University, leading the Red Storm to a Big East title in 1999, followed by a trip to the Elite Eight in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. After being passed over by the New York Knicks, who could have drafted Ron with the 15th pick in the 1999 NBA Draft, he was selected by the Chicago Bulls. Currently a member of the Indiana Pacers, Artest was suspended for the remainder of the 2004-05 season, following the worst known altercation with fans in sports history, which occurred in Detroit late last year.

Rich Aurilia - This former St. John’s Red Storm shortstop was named to the 1992 all Big East team before beginning his major league career with the San Francisco Giants in 1995. Currently a utility infielder for the Cincinnati Reds, he was signed to a minor league deal last October.

Bob Beamon - Born in 1946 in Jamaica, Beamon shattered the previous Olympic World Record long jump in the 1968 Olympics by nearly two feet, a mark that stood for 23 years. He was elected into the Olympic Hall of Fame in 1983.

Roy Campanella - As major League Baseball’s first black catcher, this three-time National League MVP, who lived in St. Albans, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as a Brooklyn Dodger in 1969. His final game subsequently became Brooklyn’s last with a major league team, as the Brooklyn ball club headed to Los Angeles and Campanella retired after his career was cut short by a car accident prior to the 1958 season. Roy died in 1993.

Mary Carillo - Born March 15th, 1957, in Queens, Carillo played on the women’s professional tennis circuit from 1977 to 1980. She won a mixed doubles tournament with fellow Queens native John McEnroe in the 1977 French Open. Carillo has been broadcasting US Open tennis championships since 1986 for CBS Sports.

Lou Carnesecca - This legendary former St. John’s basketball coach has been recently honored by the University with the home court and arena named in his honor. He resides in Jamaica Estates and can be found sitting behind the home team basket during games at Carnesecca Arena and near center court at Madison Square Garden, where he also has a banner that hangs citing his 526 career wins. Having a laundry list of coaching accomplishments, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992. He spent 32 years as the head coach of the Johnnies and he graduated from the university in 1950.

Duane Causwell - Causwell grew up in Queens Village, attending Benjamin Cardozo High School and Temple University. He was picked in the first round by the Sacramento Kings, where he played seven years, from 1990 to 1997, and spent the next four years with the Miami Heat. The 7-foot center averaged better than eight rebounds per game in his junior year at Temple and posted more than 2,000 rebounds in his 11-year career.

Nancy Lieberman-Cline - At Far Rockaway high school, this pioneer in women’s basketball was a three-time All-American and two-time Player of Year in 1979-80, the first high schooler to make the Olympic team in 1976 and the youngest basketball player (at the age of 18) to win an Olympic medal, as the US captured the silver. She led Old Dominion University to consecutive AIAW titles in 1979 and 1980, and played in the defunct WPBL and WABA. Lieberman became the first woman to play in a men’s pro league, the USBL in 1986. She played in the inaugural season of the WNBA for the Phoenix Mercury and served as coach and general manager of the Detroit Shock from 1998-2000. In 1993, Lieberman became the first woman to be inducted in the New York City Basketball of Fame and is currently a broadcaster for ESPN covering women’s NCAA championships and WNBA games.

“Gentleman” Jim Corbett (James John Corbett) - One of the greatest heavyweights of all-time, he has been called the “Father of Modern Boxing” because of his innovative fighting style of quick jabs and hooks with fast footwork. He was born in San Francisco in 1866, and died in 1933 in Bayside.

Bob Costas - Born in Queens in 1952, Costas has been one of the most valuable assets for NBC since he joined the network in 1979. He has won 13 Emmy Awards and also hosts a weekly HBO program titled “On the Record with Bob Costas.” He has covered an array of sports from the Olympics to NBA basketball games. His book, “Fair Ball - A Fan’s Case for Baseball,” spent several weeks on the New York Times best seller list as a result of his passionate commentary on the sport’s history, appeal and ever growing problems.

Bob Cousy - Growing up in Cambria Heights, this razzle-dazzle point guard attended Andrew Jackson High School from 1942-1946. He was called the Houdini of the Hardwood and was credited as one of the greatest passers and playmakers in NBA history. He played 13 years for the Boston Celtics and won the MVP award in 1957. Cousy was enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1971 and won six NBA championships with the Celtics.

Gertrude Ederle - An Olympic gold-medallist, she lived in Flushing when she became the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926 and broke the record set by a man. She was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1965 and the Women’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1980. The Billy Rose Aquacade at the 1936 New York World’s Fair had amphitheater named in her honor. It was demolished in 1994.

Leroy Ellis - Born in 1940 in Far Rockaway, this St. John’s University center had a 14-year NBA career with the Lakers, Baltimore Bullets, Portland Trail Blazers and the Philadelphia 76ers. With the Lakers, he helped win a championship in 1972.

Ray Felix - NBA player for the New York Knicks, LA Lakers and the Baltimore Bullets, he won Rookie of the Year 1953-54, he once lived in East Elmhurst and played college ball at Long Island University in Brooklyn. The 6-foot-11 center averaged better than 10.4 rebounds for three seasons in his eight-year career.

Edward “Whitey” Ford - Nicknamed “The Chairman of the Board,” Ford’s 17-year major league career with the Yankees posted an astounding 236-106 career record. As only the second pitcher to have his number retired by the Yankees, No. 16 holds numerous World Series records and has been considered the greatest pitcher in Yankee history. The Queens native continues to represent Yankee lore, along with legendary teammates Yogi Berra and Phil Rizzuto, at Old Timers Day and serves as a helping hand to current Yankee players. He once lived in Little Neck and attended Aviation High School.

John Anthony Franco - Born in Brooklyn, Franco is still in the big leagues after 21 seasons. In his freshman year at St. John’s, Franco pitched two no hitters. He has received numerous awards for his conduct and productivity on and off the field. After pitching 14 years with the Mets, Franco joins the Houston Astros as a 44-year-old lefty reliever following the 2004 season.

Vitas Gerulaitis - A Queens native, this tennis player ranked among the top 10 from 1977 to 1982, but only won one Grand Slam - the 1977 Australian Open singles title. He died on Sept. 18, 1994, from carbon monoxide poisoning stemming from a faulty propane heater.

Ernie Grunfeld - Born in Romania and raised in Forest Hills, Grunfeld attended Forest Hills High School. The current president of basketball operations for the Washington Wizards has been widely regarded as one of the NBA’s top executives. He previously spent four years as the Milwaukee Bucs GM and was the Knicks top executive from 1991-1999. He is also a member of the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.

Ronnie Harmon - This 12-year NFL running back grew up in Bayside. As a member of the Buffalo Bills, San Diego Chargers, Chicago Bears and the Tennessee Titans from 1986-1997 he played in the 1994 Super Bowl with the Chargers, who lost to the San Francisco 49ers. He is currently the running backs coach for Western Illinois University.

Royal Ivey - This Atlanta Hawks rookie attended Cardozo High School, where he was an MVP of the New York City Public School Athletic League Championship. He is considered a slashing shooting guard and just recently replaced Kenny Anderson on the Hawks active roster, after Anderson went down with an injury. He went to college at Texas from 2001-2004 and was drafted as the 8th pick in the second round of the 2004 NBA draft by the Hawks.

Mark “Action” Jackson - After scouting critiques that labeled him too slow and not able to defend well, Jackson had an outstanding 17-year NBA career. While playing basketball for the St. John’s Redmen from 1983 to 1987, Jax won the Big East title in 1986 and guided the Johnnies to The Final Four in 1985. He left the team as the school’s all-time assists leader and was drafted in the first round of the 1987 NBA draft by the New York Knicks. He played for a number of NBA teams and was a part of the heated Knicks-Pacers rivalries in the 90s as a member of the Pacers.

Shalrie “Bullie” Joseph - This Grenada native attended St. John’s University where his soccer talent was recognized by the New England Revolution team. Today he plays midfielder and defender in the Major League Soccer for the Revolution.

Steve Karsay - Born in Flushing, Karsay graduated from Christ the King High School in 1990. Currently a member of the New York Yankees as a set-up reliever, Karsay missed the entire 2003 season recovering from shoulder surgery. His 11-year major league career had been spent with the Oakland Athletics, Cleveland Indians, and Atlanta Braves before joining the Yankees in 2002.

Joe Lapchick - This Basketball Hall of Famer was enshrined as a player in 1966. He coached the St. John’s men’s basketball program on separate occasions totaling 19 years from the 1930s through the 1960s. There, his teams won four NIT championships and had 12 appearances. His 334 wins ranks second behind Carnesecca.

Eddie Layton - His remarkable stretch of 36 years as the organist for the New York Yankees ended after his retirement following the 2003 season. He died in December 2004 at his Forest Hills home and his work on the organ symbolized the aura of the storied franchise and he was a trademark to the team’s history. His Yankee career began in 1967, and Layton was well known for sparking the team and its fans with the “Charge” chant, “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” during seventh inning stretches, and even inspired numbers such as “Singing in the Rain” during delays.

Billy Loes - Born in Long Island City in 1929, Loes was a notable pitcher for the Dodgers, Orioles and Giants. In 1990 he was inducted into the Brooklyn Dodgers Baseball Hall of Fame.

Felipe “Coco” Lopez - The highly acclaimed McDonald’s All-American high school basketball star attended St. John’s University and was once featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated. He was selected by the San Antonio Spurs as the 24th pick in the 1998 NBA draft. His NBA career lasted only three years and he hasn’t played an NBA game since 2002, when he suffered ligament tears in his left knee while a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Kevin “Murph” Loughery - His NBA career spanned 11 years, after playing college ball at Boston College and for legendary coach Lou Carnesecca at St. John’s. His coaching record spanned 20 years for six different teams, and Loughery was one of the last player/coaches with the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers of the ABA. His 17-season coaching career in the NBA spanned from 1977-1995 and he accumulated 474 wins. He currently provides commentary for CNN/SI.

Joe Louis - The world heavyweight champion (1937-1949) lived in Addisleigh Park.

Anthony “Mase” Mason - With his son Anthony Mason Jr. headed to St. John’s next year, fans should be able catch a glimpse of the former New York Knicks Sixth Man of the Year at Red Storm home games. Mason grew up in Queens, and with his 6-foot-8, 250-pound frame he shouldn’t be hard to miss. His 13-year NBA career was most notable as a member of the New York Knicks, where he played for five seasons. Besides his menacing defense and tenacious rebounding, Mase had a knack for hairstyles, as various phrases and quotes were often found shaved into his hair.

Willie Mays - One of the greatest ballplayers of all time, the “Say Hey, Kid” owned a home in East Elmhurst overlooking LaGuardia Airport.

Robert “Bobby” McDermott - Enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988, McDermott was born in Whitestone in 1914. During his era, he was considered to have basketball’s best two-handed shot. His National Basketball League career spanned from 1941 to 1949, and in 1946 McDermott was voted “The Greatest Player of all Time” by NBL coaches, players and sports editors. He died in 1963.

John McEnroe - This left-handed tennis champion, who won three championships in Wimbledon and four U.S. Open titles in the late 1970s and early 1980s, grew up in Douglaston. He was also well known for his temper tantrums and outbursts directed at referees. McEnroe ranks in the top five in all time wins and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1999. He is currently a tennis commentator for CBS television. His talk show, “McEnroe,” was rated as one of the worst shows of its kind, not garnering enough viewers to register on the Nielsen ratings scale.

Al McGuire - The brother of Hall of Famer Dick McGuire grew up in Queens, attended St. John’s Prep High School in Long Island City and later went to St. John’s University from 1947-1953, where the 6-foot-2, 190-pounder led the Johnnies to a 65-19 record, including three NITs and one NCAA appearance. He was enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992 as a coach. He won the NCAA championship in 1977 as the head coach of Marquette, and the university honored the late head coach, who died in 2001, with an elaborate basketball facility in his name.

Richard “Dickie” McGuire - Currently in his 48th year working for the New York Knicks, his position as senior basketball advisor can be noted for the drafting of Mark Jackson. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993 and his No. 15 was retired by the Knicks in 1992. He was an All-American at St. John’s University in the 1940s and has been voted the best player in St. John’s history.

Frank McGuire - Enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach in 1977, he attended St. John’s University from 1932-1936. He is also a member of the St. John’s Hall of Fame, compiling a 103-35 record. He won the national coach of the year award in 1952. His 1951-52 team was the last St. John’s men’s basketball team to make it to the NCAA championship game. The team lost to Kansas 80-63.

Omar Minaya - Having grown up in Corona, Minaya is currently the general manager of the Mets. He is responsible for the signings of free agents Pedro Martinez and Carlos Beltran with the hopes of competing in the New York market that has been dominated by the Yankees for the last few decades.

Chris Mullin - Known as the ultimate gym rat, Mullin often spent hours each day practicing his uncanny left handed jump shot at the formerly titled Alumni Hall, where he guided the St. John’s Redmen to the Final Four in 1985. He has won two Olympic gold medals, one in 1984 and another in 1992 as a member of the “Dream Team.” Chosen as the seventh pick in the 1987 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors, Mullin’s NBA career ended in retirement following the 2001 season and he currently works in the front office for the Warriors.

Cory “Nasty” Nastazio - Born in 1978 in Flushing, this BMX bike rider has been competing since 1995 and currently resides in Riverside, Calif. His sponsors include Huffy Bikes and Vans.

Christopher John “CJ” Nitkowski - Pitched three seasons at St. John’s before being drafted with the ninth pick in the first round of the 1994 amateur draft by the Cincinnati Reds. He has played on a number of teams during his 10-year MLB career and is currently a member of the Minnesota Twins.

Al Oerter - Four-time consecutive gold medallist in the discus throw from 1956-1968, Al was born in Astoria in 1936. He was inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame in 1979. He was considered one of the most successful track and field athletes in Olympic history.

Lamar Odom - Born in Jamaica, Odom scored 36 points in a Catholic championship game at Christ The King High School, breaking the individual scoring record set by Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), Kenny Anderson and Felipe Lopez. He is currently a member of the Los Angeles Lakers and was involved in the blockbuster trade that sent Odom from Miami in exchange for Shaquille O’Neal.

Phil “Scooter” Rizzuto - A graduate of PS 71 in Ridgewood, “The Scooter,” an NBA Hall of Fame inductee in 1994, helped the Yankees win seven of nine World Series they were in during his 13-year career. He was a five-time All Star and won the American League MVP in 1950. He was also a memorable broadcaster for 40 years, who called Roger Maris’ record breaking 61st home run for WPIX television in 1961.

Norm Roberts - The Queens born current head coach of the St. John’s University men’s basketball team graduated from Queens College in 1987 as the Knights’ all time leading scorer. His first job out of college was as assistant coach at Archbishop Molloy High school, where he helped guide Kenny Anderson to a Georgia Tech scholarship. He was hired at St. John’s on April 13, 2004, with the intention of bringing New York City’s best basketball players back to the recently tarnished program.

Jackie Robinson - He lived in Addisleigh Park, St. Albans and broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Besides having the Interboro Parkway, which connects Queens to Brooklyn, renamed in his honor, Robinson’s legacy has been defined not only by his on field abilities, but for the integration of race in all sports.

Malik Sealy - One of St. John’s truly talented and respected basketball players, the soft spoken Bronx native died tragically in an auto accident in 2000 at the age of 30. As the Redmen’s second all-time leading scorer, Sealy played eight seasons in the NBA. Remembered as being sharply dressed and modest, he owned Malik Sealy XXI Inc., a clothing line. His father, Sidney, was a bodyguard for Malcolm X.

Kenny Smith - Born in Queens in 1965 and an Archbishop Molloy alum, Smith won back-to-back NBA titles playing point guard for the Houston Rockets in 1994-95. Currently a studio broadcaster for TNT and TBS NBA telecasts, Smith played college ball at North Carolina and graduated in 1987. He currently lives in Houston with his wife Dawn and two children.

Bob Sheppard - Born in Queens and known for having the most famous and distinct voice in all of sports public address announcing, “The Voice of God,” as Sheppard has been referred to, has been introducing New York Yankees and their opponents to the historic Yankee Stadium since 1951. Bob was a speech teacher in the New York City school system and at St. John’s University before he joined the Bronx Bombers after Yankee officials heard him deliver a tribute to Babe Ruth at a local football game in 1948. He also called St. John’s games at the formerly titled Alumni Hall and for the New York Giants football team. His clear and concise speaking style has been heard in more than 20 World Series, and the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown has honored him with an enshrined microphone.

Frank Viola - Winner of the World Series Most Valuable Player Award in 1987 with the Minnesota Twins and the American League Cy Young Award winner the following year, Viola’s 16-year career included pitching for the Mets from 1989 to 1991. He was drafted by Minnesota after playing for the St. John’s University Redmen from 1982 to 1986.Viola was inducted into the Italian Americans Sports Hall of Fame in 2004 and was a color analyst for ESPN last season.

Bill Wennington - This NBA center went to St. John’s University before playing and winning three championships with the Chicago Bulls (1996-98). Canadian born, he also played for the Canadian Olympic Basketball Team in 1984 and 1992 and was inducted into the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005.

Jayson Williams - This former St. John’s University center is currently awaiting the delayed retrial in the shooting death of his limo driver. Williams was convicted on four counts attempting to cover up the 2003 accidental killing and a state judge in New Jersey is waiting for higher courts to resolve appellate issues. Williams, a once tenacious rebounder, played for the Johnnies from 1987-1990 and was drafted in the first round of the 1990 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He spent seven years with the Nets in his nine-year career and is currently on injured reserve with the Continental Basketball Association’s Idaho Stampede. In his home, Williams has a replica of the court he played on during his years at SJU.