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Mike posted a condolence
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Pat and family, As a young boy I remember Frank well as your next door neighbor in the 1960's. Please accept my condolences and know that you are in my prayers.
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EDWARD H SILVA posted a condolence
Saturday, July 23, 2011
I worked at LeBlond Inc with Frank for several years. I was very much aware of his basketball prowess as Captain of the Xavier team that won the 1958 NIT championship.Jim Enright ,who was on that team, also worked at LeBlond and I knew Hank Stein as I lived in Sharonville.I had many enjoyable discussions with Frank about his playing days at XU.I eventually saw the films of the 1958 championship game. The story in the sports page of today's Enquirer was excellent It had some facts about Frank we never discussed. Like him I also spent two years at Ft Sill, Oklahoma and I retired to Florida not far from Lakeland were Frank was born. Frank was a very fine person and Catholic gentleman. I enjoyed working with him.I know he will be missed by his family. Sincerely, Edward H. Silva. Formerly, VP-Finance LeBlond Inc.
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Nancy Johnson posted a condolence
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Pat, My deepest sympathy and prayers for you all in the passing of Frank. Sincerely, Nancy Johnson
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Steven Capehart posted a condolence
Friday, July 22, 2011
http://www.whatifsports.com/ncaab/crosstown4.asp
What if sports simulated a crosstown showdown between the 1958 NIT Champion Xavier Musketeers and the 1975 Cincinnati Bearcats. XU won 91-86 with Captain Frank Tartaron scoring 14 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.
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Chrissy posted a condolence
Friday, July 22, 2011
"It includes the original roster sheet (players circled) and showcases the 9th Annual World Series of Basketball pitting the Globe Trotters vs. College All-Americans. Nine All-Americans and ten Globe Trotters signed in red ballpoint ("9-10"). College players who signed include: Guy Rodgers, Vern Hatton, John Crawford, Frank Tartaron, Ron Lakin, Jay Norman, John McCarthy, Mel Brodsky and Larry Hedden. Globe Trotters who signed include: Bob Hall, Andy Johnson, Herman "Honey" Taylor, Meadowlark Lemon, Clarence Wilson, Tom Spencer, Charlie Primas, Roman Turman, Tex Harrison and Ermer Robinson (coach)." http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/Auction_Item.asp?Auction_ID=41109
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christina posted a condolence
Friday, July 22, 2011
When the Musketeers take the court on Sunday, Feb. 10, against St. Joe's at the Cintas Center, they'll be wearing throwback uniforms to replicate the look of the 1958 NIT Championship team. During a special halftime ceremony, members and coaches of the 1958 team will receive a jersey and a watch to commemorate their amazing victory.
Xavier won its only national championship in 1958 when the NIT rivaled the NCAA Tournament for postseason supremacy. The Musketeers, playing under first-year coach Jim McCafferty, started the season 10-1, but fell into a deep funk heading into postseason play. Seeded last in the NIT field, Xavier defeated Niagara, Bradley and St. Bonaventure to reach the championship game. Led by tournament MVP Hank Stein, Xavier knocked off heavily favored Dayton in overtime in Madison Square Garden to complete what Sport magazine called "one of the greatest upsets in basketball history."
Members of the 1958 team who will be in attendance include:
Joe Viviano, player and All-Tournament Team
Frank Tartaron, team captain
Hank Stein, player and MVP
Don Ruberg, assistant coach
Jim Puthoff, player
Ron Otting, student manager
Tony Oberding, player and All-Tournament Team
Bridget Rogler, daughter of Head Coach Jim McCafferty
Rick Jannott, player
Al Gundrum, player
Jim Dentiger, player
Jeff Courchaine, son of Stu Courchaine
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chris posted a condolence
Friday, July 22, 2011
http://musketeermadness.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9928
Sorry to report the death of one of Xavier's basketball greats, Francis Xavier Tartaron, who died early on the morning of July 18.
"Frank was the starting center on Xavier's 1958 NIT Championship Team, the first team to bring home a national basketball championship trophy to the Queen City. I'll leave it to the Enquirer to provide the deserving obituary. (GoCincinnati.com)
I lost touch with Frank many many years ago, and that is my misfortune. I remember him as a very likeable gentleman who his opponents said possessed the most lethal pair of elbows in college basketball and he could legally assist you in backing off from that underhand, scooping drag shot that he perfected.
He was one of the nicest people I had the privilege of knowing throughout three of my four years at Xavier. I'm sure we all extend our sympathies to Frank's family for their loss." - WKRQ59
"Certainly, our prayers and thoughts are with Frank's family and friends. I hope his passing was peaceful, and he's now reunited with those who passed before him." -MR Neutral
"Knew him way back when. Nice guy.
Sympathies to the family.
RIP.
"Sports is the only entertainment where, no matter how many times you go back, you never know the ending."
Neil Simon" - Shadow
"any loss in the Xavier nation is sad and I will pray for the repose of his soul. May God find a place for him in the Cintas bleachers of Heaven were he might just tip one in our favor next year. Also prayer for those he will leave behind, I know it is tough to lose someone you love but he will be with you always in your hearts and memories." - Muskieman
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Christina posted a condolence
Friday, July 22, 2011
Xavier Players in the NBA Draft All-Time:
Year Player Team Round Pick
1952 Gene Smith Minneapolis — —
1953 Huck Budde Minneapolis 9 —
1954 Bob Heim Baltimore 6 —
1956 Dave Piontek Rochester 3 —
1957 Jim Boothe Cincinnati 12 —
1958 Frank Tartaron Cincinnati 11 —
1959 Hank Stein St. Louis 3 —
Joe Viviano Cincinnati 10 —
1962 Jack Thobe Cincinnati 4 33
Bill Kirvin Philadelphia 8 70
Frank Pinchback Cincinnati 11 95
-According to Wikipedia.org
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Chrissy posted a condolence
Friday, July 22, 2011
"In 1951, Hirt was replaced as head coach by Ned Wulk. Wulk would guide the Musketeers to National Invitational Tournament appearances in 1956 and 1957. The 1956 appearance marked Xaveir's first NIT win, a 84-80 victory over Saint Louis University [4].
After a loss to Bradley in the 1957 NIT, Hirt was replaced as head coach by Jim McCafferty. McCafferty lead the Musketeers back to a third straight NIT. With wins over Niagara, Bradley, Saint Bonaventure and Dayton, Xavier captured the NIT. This was the first post season championship won by any Ohio Division I school." - According to Wikipedia.org
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Ed Capehart and Family posted a condolence
Friday, July 22, 2011
To the entire Tartaron family, sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Bill posted a condolence
Friday, July 22, 2011
"Very sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless You." Bill & Sheri Bruscino (Strongsville, OH)
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Barb (Beaudoin) Muehlenkamp posted a condolence
Friday, July 22, 2011
So sorry to hear of Mr. Tartaron's passing. Your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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SUE CLARKE posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2011
DEAR PAT AND FAMILY, I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY SYMPATHY TO YOU IN YOUR LOSS OF FRANK. HE WAS A REAL GENTLEMAN. I KNOW WE WILL ALL MISS HIM. I AM SO SORRY THAT I WILL BE OUT OF TOWN THIS WEEK AND THAT I WILL MISS HIS FUNERAL. TOM, YOUR MOTHER KEEPS ME INFORMED OF ALL YOUR SUCCESSFUL UNDERTAKINGS. I AM SORRY THAT WE WONT BE ABLE TO CATCH UP THIS WEEK-END. MAYBE SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE? TAKE CARE AND I WILL CALL YOU, PAT, IN A FEW WEEKS. SUE CLARKE
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Bill and Diana Watson, Lesley Parsley, Laurel Jura, Lisa Adams posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2011
To the Tartaron Family, Please accept our condolences for your recent lose. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
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Charlene Hinners posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Dear Pat and family, I know you'll all miss Frank so much, but knowing him all those years, he's having a great time with the Lord!! You two have such a wonderful family, he lives on! I'll see you Saturday at St. Gert's! Blessings for all, Char
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Paula Schuler Kalyn posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Mrs.Tartaron and Family, My deepest condolences and wishes for peace for all of you in this sad time. I have many fond memories of spending time at your house. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Mark & Karen posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Thoughts and prayers go out for all of you. I have a great many fond memories of Frank: always a smile, good wishes, road trips, picnics, and a bitterly cold camping trip to Hueston Woods where he complimented me on making "wickedly good pancakes." Who knew!? Oh yeah, there were all the basketball tips I could never acquire. Poor man probably shook his head in wonder every night. I hope he is amply rewarded for his patience. Equally, I hope you are all consoled in your hours of need. Mark & Karen
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Christina posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
We love you and we miss you! It won't be the same without you!
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Christina posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Hi Grandpa! There are so many memories I am going to take with me. There are so many lessons I learned from you - especially the importance of family and good friends. Some of the silly things that I will always remember include: eating a packed lunch at Lake Isabella, the electronics in your house - "Which remote does what?", swimming at the YMCA, playing in your backyard - "Don't let the ball go over the fence!", the "camping" van, XU basketball games, the home videos, and spending the holidays together. It is not going to be the same without you. You will be missed! Love always ~Christina
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Bill Bruscino posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
My favorite memory of Frank (Grandpa T) is simply how welcoming he was when I first met him and joined the family. I remember how excited he was when he offered to show me his family home videos and although I think I heard a few groans (from family members who have likely seen these videos a hundred times) I had a good time watching them and hearing Grandpa T's commentary. Thanks again Grandpa T for welcoming me into the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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