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Francis P. Laffin

Francis P. Laffin

  • Class
    1974
  • Induction
    1988
  • Sport(s)
    Basketball

The only man in Saint Michael's history to score over 2,000 career points, Laffin is certainly the most prolific scorer ever to wear the Purple Knights uniform. Set the College's all-time scoring mark with 2,005 career points. Was a four-time All-State, two-time All-New England, and two-time All-East selection. Was named to the NCAA All-Regional Tournament Team, First Team twice. Was Vermont's Athlete of the Month in December, 1973. Named New England Division II Player of the Year for 1974. Named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches District I All-Star Team, First Team in 1974. Named a NABC All-American, Second Team in 1974. After graduation, Laffin played professionally in Holland for Markt Utrecht from 1974-1976. He still holds four individual College scoring records. Laffin's jersey, #45, has been retired from active use.

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