Onondaga County Congratulates Coach Jim Boeheim On His 1000th Career Win
Central New York Grateful For Coach Boeheim’s Commitment To Community
ONONDAGA COUNTY- Coach Jim Boeheim entered the elite 1000 win club today with the
Orange’s exciting win over the Virginia Cavaliers.
Coach Boeheim spent his entire career at Syracuse and is the only coach in the history of the
sport to win all 1000 games with one program.
Along with his storied career at Syracuse University, Coach Boeheim has dedicated his time and
talent giving back to our community. The Jim and Juli Boeheim foundation has raised millions of
dollars for cancer research and for many organizations in our community that serve kids.
County Executive Joanie Mahoney said, “Coach Boeheim put Syracuse on the national map. We
are incredibly grateful to have Coach Boeheim as part of our community and for all his effort to
make Syracuse a great place to live. On behalf of the entire community, congratulations Coach
and thank you for all you do. You make winter a lot more fun!”
Coach Boeheim was appointed head coach in 1976, serving over 40 years. He has made 5 trips to
the Final Four and won the NCAA championship in 2003.