Childhood and Education Journey of Patrick Ewing in Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Patrick Ewing. A timeline of key moments.
Patrick Ewing is a Jamaican-American former professional basketball player and current basketball ambassador for the New York Knicks. As one of basketball's greatest centers, Ewing spent the majority of his career with the Knicks, leading them to prominence in the 1990s. He also had brief periods with the Seattle SuperSonics and Orlando Magic before retiring.
1943: Georgetown's Final Four Appearance
In 1943, the Georgetown Hoyas made their first Final Four appearance since 1943.
August 5, 1962: Patrick Ewing's Birth
On August 5, 1962, Patrick Aloysius Ewing Sr. was born in Kingston, Jamaica.
1975: Ewing moves to the United States
In 1975, Patrick Ewing moved from Jamaica to the United States, settling with his family outside Boston in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
1979: First Massachusetts State Championship
In 1979, Patrick Ewing led Cambridge Rindge and Latin to the first of three consecutive Massachusetts Div. I state championships.
1981: Ewing Enrolls at Georgetown and Starts on Varsity as Freshman
In 1981, Patrick Ewing enrolled at Georgetown University, becoming one of the first college players to start and star on the varsity team as a freshman.
1981: Third Massachusetts State Championship
In 1981, Patrick Ewing led Cambridge Rindge and Latin to their third consecutive Massachusetts Div. I state championship.
1983: Big East Player of the Year
In 1983, Ewing was named the Big East Player of the Year.
1984: Second Big East Player of the Year Award
In 1984, during his senior year, Patrick Ewing was again named the Big East Player of the Year at Georgetown University.
1990: Ewing married Rita Williams
In 1990, Patrick Ewing married Rita Williams.
1998: Ewing divorced Rita Williams
In 1998, Patrick Ewing divorced Rita Williams.
2000: Ewing offered to donate kidney to Mourning
In 2000, Patrick Ewing offered to donate a kidney to Alonzo Mourning, who was diagnosed with a kidney ailment.
2003: Ewing tested for kidney compatibility with Mourning
In 2003, Patrick Ewing was tested for kidney compatibility with Alonzo Mourning.
