Rick Pitino Autographs
Rick Pitino is a legendary figure in the world of college basketball, known for his versatile coaching tactics and a track record of success. He was born on September 18, 1952, in the city of New York, USA. Pitino's passion for basketball began at an early age, and he played as a point guard during his college years at the University of Massachusetts. After graduating, he started coaching jobs at various institutions, including Boston University, Providence College, and the University of Kentucky.
As head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, one of the winningest programs in college history, Pitino led the team to the NCAA Championship in 1996. He then became the head coach of the Louisville Cardinals, where he achieved another memorable milestone in his career when he coached the team to a National Championship victory in 2013. He was also awarded the Naismith College Coach of the Year in 1987 and 1996. His notable coaching tenures include new York Knicks (NBA) and the Greek national team.
Throughout his 35-year career, Pitino has been known for a fast and aggressive playing style, as well as his ability to develop players and bring out their full potential. His teams embody discipline, conditioning, hard work, and toughness, values that are deeply ingrained in Pitino himself. With 770 wins and many notable achievements and awards under his belt, Rick Pitino has left an indelible mark on college basketball that will last for years to come. His success has earned him a rightful spot in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Current items with a signature of Rick Pitino
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Traded items with a signature of Rick Pitino
The most expensive item with a signature of Rick Pitino (RICK PITINO 2025 Leaf Signature Series AQUATIC Autograph 1/1 One of One) was sold in June 2025 for $805.54 while the cheapest item (RICK PITINO Autographed 3x5 Card NBA Coach 1983-85 1987-89 Knicks 1997-01 Celtic) found a new owner for $0.79 in October 2016. The month with the most items sold (24) was April 2025 with an average selling price of $189.99 for an autographed item of Rick Pitino. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in April 2025 with $189.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was November 2016. In average, an autographed item from Rick Pitino is worth $14.95.
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Latest News about Rick Pitino
St. John's, Pitino land Ivy League POY Dingle (05/12/2023): Jordan Dingle, the Ivy League Player of the Year last season, is the ninth transfer coach Rick Pitino has landed since taking over at St. John's in March. 
Sources: Pitino in serious discussions for SJU job (03/20/2023): Iona coach Rick Pitino, whose Gaels lost in the NCAA Tournament on Friday to UConn, met with St. John's officials on Sunday, and the sides remain in serious discussions about him becoming the school's next coach, sources told ESPN. Pitino wants to coach until he's 80: 'I still have it' (03/16/2023): Rick Pitino said he'd like to coach another 10 years and praised his current home at Iona when asked about openings at other schools. L'ville hoops, ex-coaches avoid major sanctions (11/03/2022): An independent panel has spared Louisville basketball -- and former coaches Rick Pitino and Chris Mack -- major penalties from NCAA allegations leveled in the aftermath of a federal investigation of corruption in college basketball. Pitino 'in heaven' at Iona, done with the 'big time' (03/21/2021): After leading Iona to the men's NCAA tournament in his first season as coach, Rick Pitino said after Saturday's loss he wants "no part of the so-called big-time anymore" and hopes to help the Gaels reach new heights as a program.
Older News Stories about Rick Pitino
Rick Pitino: 'I deserved to be fired by Louisville' (03/2020): Rick Pitino still maintained that he was innocent of any wrongdoing but took responsibility because he "was the leader." He also said Iona will be his last stop. Pitino settles federal lawsuit against Adidas (12/2019): Rick Pitino and Adidas have settled the federal lawsuit the former Louisville coach filed against the apparel company following his dismissal in 2018, per his attorney Steve Pence.
