Neil McCarthy Death – Obituary: Former New Mexico State Men’s basketball head coach and NMSU Hall of Fame member Neil McCarthy passed away on 18th September 2021 at the age of 81. McCarthy won two regular-season and two conference tournament championships for the Aggies and had five @marchmadness appearances, including a 1992 Sweet 16 run.
On September 20th, 2021, InsideEko Media learned about the death of Neil McCarthy through social media publications made on Twitter.
InsideEko is yet to confirm Neil McCarthy’s cause of death as no health issues, accident or other causes of death have been learned to be associated with the passing.
This death has caused a lot of friends and family of Neil McCarthy much hurt. In that mourning spirit, concerned persons have taken to social media to share tributes to the deceased and condolences to the affected family
Tributes To Neil McCarthy
Across social media users’ timelines are statements that show respect, admiration, and gratitude towards McCarthy as people mourn the passing.
CyclingAggieinAZ
My dad and i attended the NCAA divisional playoffs in Phoenix when the Aggies made it to the Sweet 16. I will never forget Neil McCarthy personally thanking us and many others for making the trip. The unity of that team was pretty spectacular. Much like the kids we have today
Coach Manfredi
Sad to learn the passing of Neil McCarthy. As a lifetime friend of my Dad & regular guest at our home, I looked up to ‘Uncle Neil’ for his swagger, toughness & ability to put Weber State & New Mexico StateBasketballon the map!Prayers to his wife Vivian & children.
The Great Miguel Juan Tabo
Love this story. I attended NMSU during the glory days of Neil McCarthy & the great Aggies. Big West basketball had so much talent back in the late 80’s through mid 90’s. Neil & his players were strong contenders year in year out. Would have destroyed today’s teams. RIP sir.
Steve Kaplowitz
Sad to hear about the passing of Neil McCarthy. The battle of I-10 was legendary while he was at NMSU. He also once flipped the bird to everyone at the DHC as he was leaving the tunnel. #legend
Chris Jans
Sad news for Aggie fans today with the passing of HOF Coach Neil McCarthy. Although I never met Coach McCarthy I have enjoyed hearing the stories and especially people’s fondness of his tough teams. RIP Coach.
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