Bergen County basketball coach Lee Clark dies at 93
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 8:02 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Lee Clark, renowned Bergen County basketball coach, passed away on August 9 at 93. He coached from 1959 to 1989 at Leonia, where he won 457 games including a state championship in 1967. Clark's influence extended beyond coaching; he initiated Bergen County's first summer league. His legacy will be remembered by many, including players and students who admired him. A memorial for Clark is expected soon to honor his contributions to the sport.
- •Lee Clark coached Leonia High School for 30 years.
- •He won the only state championship for Leonia in 1967.
- •Clark helped establish Bergen County's first summer basketball league.
- •He was recognized for his strong character and love for basketball.
- •Clark's passing has prompted tributes from former players and colleagues.
- 8:02 AMYahoo Sports — Remembering A Bergen County Basketball Giant
"A remembrance of Bergen County basketball coaching legend Lee Clark, who died August 9 at age 93
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