Knicks Mourn Death of Team Historian Dennis D’Agostino

Dennis D’Agostino left a profound behind-the-scenes impact on New York sports, working in the public relations departments of both the Knicks and Mets.

The New York Knicks franchise is in mourning after the passing of team historian Dennis D'Agostino, a longtime behind-the-scenes staple of New York sports.

D'Agostino, whose age and cause of death were undisclosed by the team, worked in the public relations departments for both the Knicks and New York Mets before moving to Los Angeles. The Knicks released a statement in the wake of D'Agostino's passing.

"Dennis passionately and masterfully chronicled the story of our organization for more than three decades," a statement on the Knicks' social media pages reads. "As a native New Yorker, he offered an artistic reverence to communicating the Knicks legacy to our loyal fanbase like no one else could. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time."

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The NBA's official communications channel likewise released a statement, referring to D'Agostino as "the quintessential public relations expert and a beloved member of the NBA family."

Numerous figures from both the metropolitan and national NBA media have offered their condolences and respect for D'Agostino, including Kenny Albert, Alan Hahn, and Howie Rose.

Among the New York fanbase, D'Agostino is perhaps best-known for penning "Garden Glory" in 2003 a documentation of the Knicks' first 50-plus season on the Madison Square Garden floor. The non-fiction work features a foreword written by Walt "Clyde" Frazier as well as the participation of numerous Knicks legends. D'Agostino has entertained Empire State baseball fans with historic reads centered upon the Mets and Brooklyn Dodgers.

D'Agostino is survived by his wife Helene.