Daniel Starr
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 9, 1934 |
| Died | September 11, 2024 (aged 90) |
| Alma mater | Canisius College, Rutgers University |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1974–2000 | Canisius |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| Canisius College Sports Hall of Fame inductee (2000) Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame inductee (2010) | |
Daniel P. Starr (September 9, 1934 – September 11, 2024) was an American college athletics administrator. Starr served as director of athletics at Canisius College from 1974 to 2000.[1][2] Starr also served as a history professor at Canisius.[3] During his 26-year career as athletic director at Canisius, Starr oversaw the creation of the Golden Griffins' women's athletic teams,[4] as well as the building of the Demske Sports Complex on campus in 1989.[5][6] In 1992, Starr hired John Beilein from NCAA Division II Le Moyne College to coach the Canisius Golden Griffins men's basketball team.[7] Beilein led the Golden Griffins to a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championship in 1996, and an appearance in the 1996 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, the first NCAA basketball tournament appearance for Canisius since 1957. Starr was elected to the Canisius College Sports Hall of Fame in 2000[8][9] and the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.[10] Starr died on September 11, 2024, at the age of 90.[11][12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ Monnin, Mary Jo (November 3, 2010). "Starr awaits his marquee evening". The Buffalo News. Archived from the original on January 26, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ^ "A farewell to one of the good guys: Dan Starr". bizjournals.com. May 15, 2000. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ^ Moritz, Amy (May 9, 2000). "Starr recalls the moments that shine". The Buffalo News. Archived from the original on April 7, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
- ^ Brady, Erik (September 20, 2024). "When you wish upon Dan Starr: Doc's golden career at Canisius". The Buffalo News. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ "Griffs AD Dan Starr to step down in June". The Buffalo News. September 15, 1999. Archived from the original on April 7, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
- ^ Rook, Dave. "Starr Retires After 26 Years". North Buffalo Rocket. Archived from the original on March 17, 2011. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ^ "Amherst resident Starr to enter Greater Buffalo Sports Hall". The Amherst Bee. Amherst. June 16, 2010. Archived from the original on February 9, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ^ "Canisius College Sports Hall of Fame". Canisius College. Archived from the original on December 9, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ "Dr. Daniel P. Starr". Canisius College. Archived from the original on February 9, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ^ "Dr. Daniel P. Starr - Canisius College long tenured Athletic Director". Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on February 9, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ^ Lenzi, Rachel (September 13, 2024). "Dan Starr, longtime Canisius University athletic director, dies at 90: 'We lost a Golden Griffin icon'". The Buffalo News. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ "Canisius Athletics Mourns the Passing of Former AD Dr. Dan Starr '58". Canisius University. September 12, 2024. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ "Daniel P. Starr". dignitymemorial.com. Retrieved September 17, 2024.