Markward Basketball Club

The planned January events for the Markward Club have been cancelled. We will reschedule them at a later date. Thank you.The planned January events for the Markward Club have been cancelled. We will reschedule them at a later date. Thank you.

Full house Thank you all for attending The 75th Anniversary of The William H. Markward Basketball Club. God Bless and Merry Christmas

Rest In Peace, former Markward player of the year, Clarence E. Tillman passed away. https://www.francisfunerals.com/obituary/Clarence-Tillman

The Markward Club’s 75th Year Anniversary Celebration and Players of the Past Luncheon Cannstatters Thursday Dec. 9th 12pm Please contact 215-360-7144 for reservations.

It’s with a heavy heart that we deliver this message. Joan Lynch, wife of Tom Lynch , passed recently. The Markward Club extends our condolences to Tommy and the entire Lynch family on the loss of a wonderful women. God Bless

Celebrate Our 75th Year Honoring High School Basketball! **** This year as part of the 75th Anniversary, we will be honoring a few special guests and local legends.**** ****Speedy Morris - Kenny Hamilton - Fred Douglas ****... We are looking for all former players and friends of the Club to help us continue the legacy of The Markward Club, by joining or donating to the Club. If you are interested in joining, getting on our mail list, or just making a donation, please contact us at 215-360-7144 Dennis Hill Ps. Please join us at our 75th Anniversary Celebration and Players of the Past luncheon on Thursday, December 9th. 12:00 pm Connstatters For reservations and information please contact Dennis Hill.

May you Rest In Peace . Long time member and friend to the Markward Club. Our condolences to the family and friends. God Bless.

Mike Gibson is one of our board members. What a great cause!

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Coach Bill Fox. Coach Fox was a longtime faculty member and served as our Head Basketball Coach for almost 30 seasons (read a career tribute by Ted Silary here: http://www.tedsilary.com/billfox.htm). Over the course of his illustrious teaching and coaching career at Father Judge, he led by example and was the epitome of a Salesian Gentlemen. Countless Judge Guys benefited from his guidance and mentorship - in the classroom and on the court. Please join us in prayer for Coach Fox's family and especially his wife Maryellen Fox and children Brendan Fox '97, Brian Fox '99, Bridget Gossner and Maura Crisanti. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

The Markward Club extend their condolences to the family and friends of Charles McErlane a longtime member and friend. May you Rest In Peace. http://loutzenhiserfuneralhomes.com/charles-mcerlane/ Charles J. McErlane, age 77, of W. Windridge Rd., Hempfield Twp., and formerly of Cape May, NJ, passed away peacefully Thursday morning July 15, 2021.... He was born in Philadelphia on December 21, 1943 to Charles G. and Anne (Curran) McErlane. Charlie was a 1961 graduate of St. Joseph Prep High School in Philadelphia and had attended Boston College University. He was a player and longtime coach in the Catholic league and in 1986 he started the women's basketball program at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, which he ran until 1990. Charlie was a member of St. Michael Roman Catholic Church and had been a dedicated member of A.A. For thirty-four years. He was a die hard Boston College and Notre Dame fan and he enjoyed watching and supporting his grandchildren's sporting events. Charlie also very much loved his dog Bailey. On January 12, 1991 he married the former Joanne I. Carney, she survives. Also surviving are two daughters; Marianne Smith and her husband George and Heather McErlane and her companion Bryan McNamee, all of Philadelphia, two sons; Charles W. McErlane and his wife Jodi of Greenville and John C. McErlane and his wife Marnie of Philadelphia, a sister; Mary Beth Cohen and her husband Richard of Abington, PA and six grandchildren; Sean McErlane, Trent McErlane, Jake Gratzinger, Miranda Smith, Maeve McErlane and Taig McErlane. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister; Regina and his previous wife and mother of his children; Terry (Smith) McErlane. Arrangements have been entrusted to Loutzenhiser-Jordan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville.

The Markward Club would like to extend their condolences to the family and friends of Joe Kiernan, a longtime member and supporter of the club. May he Rest In Peace. Joe's service and life celebration are this Saturday, July 10th, and our family would like the followers of the Markward Club to be aware of his passing and have the information to pay their respects should they wish. Joe dedicated so much of his energy towards all causes surrounding Coach Markward and the Clu...b, including the publishing of two books, being one of the forces behind getting him into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame, and the significant & continued efforts by Joe, RCHS and Saint Joseph's University to appeal to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for consideration. We, and the Club were lucky to have had a man so passionate about Coach Markward and the ongoing efforts of the Markward Club. Here is the link to the obituary. Services begin at 10 AM at St. Bede the Venerable in Newtown, PA. We hope to see you there. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/inquirer/obituary.aspx

Please keep Dennis W. Hill in your prayers. He is currently in Frankford Torresdale Hospital. UPDATE: Got to talk to Dennis W. Today, prayers are working....probably be in for a few more days.. signs are better. Thank you for the prayers from Dennis.... UPDATE: Dennis is currently in a rehabilitation center working on getting back in shape. Thank you for your prayers.

One of Philadelphia’s legendary coaches has gone onto better pastures. God Bless Coach Chaney. John was so very loyal to many causes and we were lucky to call him our friend. A lifelong member, supporter and speaker for so many memorable years. RIP Coach. You will be missed. We love you Coach. ... Sincerely, The William W. Markward Basketball Club et All. See more

I was informed today of the death of a Great Friend and teammate on the Basketball courts of Philadelphia. Myron Muscles Muzyczka was an outstanding player and one of Mastbaum HS best. We always joke that we glad to be from Fishtown. Myron Rest In Peace and I will see you again someday on the Court up there. Thanks for the years of Friendship.

The Markward Club extend their condolences to the family and friends of Jimmy, longtime member. May you Rest In Peace. https://www.olearyfuneral.com/obituary/James-Huggard

The Markward Club extends our condolences to the friends and family of Frank McCall. Frank was a lifetime friend and member.

Condolences to the Rogers family on the passing of Bernie Rogers jr. May he Rest In Peace

The Markward Basketball Club extends our condolences to the friends and family of Cecil Mosenson. Cecil was longtime member and supporter of the Club. Rest In Peace.

The Markward Club would like to extend our condolences the the family of Michael Polin. Mike was a long time member and friend to the club. May you Rest In Peace.

Congratulations And Best of luck from your friends here at the Markward Club.

The Markward Club would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy’s and condolences to the family and friends of one of our long time members and supporter Dave Riddick. May you Rest In Peace.

The Markward Club would like to express our sincere condolences to the family of Les Burke who recently passed.

The Markward Club would like to express our sincere condolences to Carl and his family.

We are sad to announce that we have cancelled the last Award Dinner originally scheduled for April 15th. We will resume our schedule next season. Dennis will be reaching out to the coaches of the affected players and teams. If you have any questions please feel to contact Dennis. Stay safe and God Bless.

The Markward’s last award dinner of the season originally scheduled for March 25th has been pushed back to Wednesday night, April 15th. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will post an update as we get closer and learn more about virus restrictions. Ty.

I am sad to announce that Bob Atene from Bishop Neumann Passed away today. Bob was the Catholic League and Markward Club Player of the Year in 1967. He was a greAt player and a good friend.