--- title: Norm Goodman description: Tribute to Norm Goodman. 4 consecutive undefeated regular seasons at East Leyden High School. image: https://marketing.basketballmuseumofillinois.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-07-08%20092321.png --- [![IL-BB-Museum_Bedford_Park-transparent](https://marketing.basketballmuseumofillinois.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IL-BB-Museum_Bedford_Park-transparent.png?width=400&height=400&name=IL-BB-Museum_Bedford_Park-transparent.png "IL-BB-Museum_Bedford_Park-transparent")](https://marketing.basketballmuseumofillinois.com/?hsLang=en) The Basketball Museum of Illinois Presents # Norm's Night # A Tribute to Coach Norm Goodman's Career at East Leyden and... "THE STREAK" # **Celebrate a Legend: Honoring Coach Norm Goodman's East Leyden Career and "The Streak"** Join us for an unforgettable evening as we pay tribute to a true Illinois basketball icon, Hall of Fame Coach Norm Goodman of East Leyden High School. Celebrate his legendary accomplishments, including compiling a 548-185 record over 29 seasons (a 74% winning rate) and "The Streak" - Four consecutive undefeated regular seasons spanning from 1974 to 1978. ![Screenshot 2025-07-08 092321](https://marketing.basketballmuseumofillinois.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-07-08%20092321.png "Screenshot 2025-07-08 092321") Coach Goodman's extraordinary leadership and commitment to excellence inspired a generation, leaving a lasting legacy on Illinois high school basketball. This special tribute event will honor his dedication, celebrate remarkable achievements, and reunite players, coaches, fans, and friends who shared in the excitement of those historic seasons. **Event Details:** - **Location:** Moretti's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Banquets  9519 W. Higgins Rd,. Rosemont, IL. 60018  - **Date:** Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 - **Time: ** 6:00 - 9:00 pm Buffet Dinner, $30  | Cash Bar Available All proceeds support the installation of Norm's tribute exhibit showcased at the Wintrust Sports Complex at Bedford Park - Home of the Basketball Museum of Illinois. Relive the magic, share in the memories, and be inspired once more by the spirit of teamwork and determination that defined Coach Goodman's illustrious career. Reserve your spot now and be part of this historic celebration! --- ![Tom Dore](https://marketing.basketballmuseumofillinois.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0178.jpeg?width=750&height=1000&name=IMG_0178.jpeg "Tom Dore") **Guest MC: Tom Dore** Tom Dore, a Northlake, Illinois native and IBCA Hall of Famer (Class of 2006), made his mark in basketball at **East Leyden High School** in Franklin Park, where he was named an All-America honoree in the mid-1970s. He later joined the **Chicago Bulls broadcast team in 1991** as a play-by-play announcer for Comcast SportsNet, working alongside Johnny “Red” Kerr and Stacey King. The trio was notable for being one of the tallest broadcasting crews in sports history. Dore remains a loyal Chicago Bulls **fan** and continues to share his passion for the game through public speaking. [![logobballmuseum1.0 (1)](https://marketing.basketballmuseumofillinois.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logobballmuseum1.0%20(1).png?width=225&height=225&name=logobballmuseum1.0%20(1).png "logobballmuseum1.0 (1)")](https://nobleschools.org/) [![logo](https://marketing.basketballmuseumofillinois.com/hubfs/logo.jpeg "logo")](http://villageofbedfordpark.com/) [![Wintrust_SportsComplex-@BedfordPark](https://marketing.basketballmuseumofillinois.com/hubfs/Wintrust_SportsComplex-@BedfordPark.png "Wintrust_SportsComplex-@BedfordPark")](https://wintrustsportscomplex.com/) [DONATE](https://buy.stripe.com/eVacOk3tA2C7eFWaEJ) ## Stay Connected ### Stay tuned with our latest news!