Temple University Athletics
Hall of Fame
Essie Davis
- Induction:
- 2022
The longest-tenured employee in the history of Temple Men’s Basketball, Essie Davis started her remarkable career in 1972 and stayed 40 years before retiring in 2012.
A beloved staffer to all and a mother figure to the Temple men’s basketball players, “Miss Essie”, as she is affectionately known, has the distinction of working with four great Temple coaches in Harry Litwack, Don Casey, John Chaney, and Fran Dunphy.
During her time in the men’s basketball office, she witnessed over 800 Owl wins, 35 postseason appearances, and countless student-athletes earn their degrees from Temple University.
A beloved staffer to all and a mother figure to the Temple men’s basketball players, “Miss Essie”, as she is affectionately known, has the distinction of working with four great Temple coaches in Harry Litwack, Don Casey, John Chaney, and Fran Dunphy.
During her time in the men’s basketball office, she witnessed over 800 Owl wins, 35 postseason appearances, and countless student-athletes earn their degrees from Temple University.
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