Husband turned the Crusader backcourt into the Monsignor Martin Athletic Association's deadliest after transferring prior to his junior year. The all-around standout's team-leading 16 ppg as a senior paced a hot-shooting CHS squad to a Manhattan Cup and Class C Catholic State Championship. Husband was a two-time All-Catholic selection as a Crusader and is a career 1,000-point scorer with 1,016. As the current varsity coach, Husband leads all MMAA coaches with 10 Manhattan Cups and is second on the all-time Western New York victories list.
Husband's reflection:Â
I have been part of Canisius basketball for almost 30 years now, and to have this great honor means the world to me. Both Canisius High School and the game of basketball have been such a huge part of my life and I am incredibly humbled and thankful. I would like to thank the Hall of Fame Committee and Fr. Ciancimino for the incredible honor.
First and foremost, I would like to thank my mom and dad. My mom who has always been by my side and supported me no matter what and has always been my biggest fan whether I was playing or now coaching. Her unparalleled support and love have always been my biggest rock. My dad, who is no longer with us, would have enjoyed this more than anyone. He was my first coach and pushed me harder than anyone to be my best. I will always appreciate them for their love, support, and sacrifice.
To some of the best coaches I could imagine, who have molded me into the player I was and the coach that I am – thank you. Dennis Schunk and Sean Roberts, your dedication to me and the work ethic you demonstrated will always be remembered. The summer mornings and late nights of work outs were really something and showed me what it took to be great. To my head coach, mentor, and friend who meant so much to me; a huge thank you to Tom Keenan. Tom, who passed too early, meant so much to so many of us who played for him. He is still truly missed, and I can honestly say I would not be here if it weren’t for him.
I have been part of many teams but that 1996 team was special. We were such good friends and had a blast together on the court and off. No one thought we could win, but we did; we won our first Manhattan Cup championship in over a decade and a Catholic state championship. I want to say thank you to my teammates from that team, so many with whom I am still friends today.
Canisius High School was a special place for me like it was for so many others. Basketball was my life then and is still such a huge part of my life today. I am honored for the many memories it gave me as a player but also for the memories it has afforded me the last 20+ years as a coach. I continue to try and form those memories and the hard life lessons that I learned many years ago being a student athlete at Canisius with the young men on the court today. I just hope my three sons get the same opportunity I did, not only to play basketball but to play basketball at this great institution, Canisius High School. Canisius and basketball have been the foundation of so many lessons that carry on for me today - drive, motivation, hard work, responsibility, teamwork, trust, and love. I am forever grateful for the many years at Canisius High School and to be part of the basketball program. There have been so many memories, successes, failures, and lessons that continue to mold me into who I am. I will always be grateful.
Thank you again to the Canisius High School Athletic Hall of Fame and this great honor. I will always be grateful and humbled to be part of this great club.
