Announcing the James J. Gilroy, III Basketball Courts

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On December 14th, 2016, the Yates Field House basketball courts were dedicated in honor of James J. “Jim” Gilroy, III, Director of Campus Recreation and Yates Field House from 1994 to 2017. In his total of 36 years of employment at Yates Field House, Jim Gilroy left a lasting impression on his staff, Georgetown students, and the university as a whole.

As a double alumnus of Georgetown University, the Hoya legacy runs deep with Jim. He was born at none other than the Georgetown University Hospital, and his parents and his two sons are also alums. Jim went on to graduate with an English major from the Georgetown College in 1972 and completed his Master of Arts in English in 1979. When he wasn’t assisting students and Yates members, Jim could be seen on a Yates treadmill, shooting hoops on the Yates courts, or cheering on the Hoyas as the Georgetown Basketball official scorer.

The Yates Field House staff and affiliates are proud to acknowledge Jim’s accomplishments through this dedication. It is the hope of the Yates family that his legacy will be recognized every time a player steps foot on the Gilroy Courts.

Former Director Jim Gilroy hugs incoming Director Meg Dimsa during the basketball court dedication.

Students play a pick-up game at the newly marked Gilroy Courts.