Quinnipiac Hall of Famer Frank "Porky" Vieira (Class of 1957) Passes Away at 91
4/26/2025 4:00:00 PM | General
Frank "Porky" Vieira (1933–2025)
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of former Quinnipiac basketball & baseball standout student-athlete Frank "Porky" Vieira. Coach Vieira passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy unmatched.
Frank "Porky" Vieira (QU Class of 1957) was inducted into the Quinnipiac Athletics Hall of Fame in 1976 after starring in two sports – men's basketball and baseball. He set the all-time program scoring record for men's basketball (2,649 PTS), and owns the baseball team's career record for batting average (.424).
Vieira is Quinnipiac's all-time leader in three men's basketball offensive categories including points with 2,649. In addition to his scoring crown, Vieira also holds career records for field goals with 904 and free throws with 841. In 1956–57, Vieira set the single-season records for points (848), free throws (298) and free-throw attempts (380) and in 1953–54 set records for points per game (35.9) and field goals (307). Vieira, who owns eight of the top 10 scoring efforts in Quinnipiac basketball history, holds single-game records of 68 points and 25 field goals set vs. Brooklyn Poly, and 21 free throws set vs. Southern Connecticut during the 1956–57 season.
He went on to serve as Head Coach of the New Haven baseball program following his time at QU. Vieira led New Haven for 44 seasons, retiring in 2006 with a staggering record of 1,127-324-6. He transformed a modest program into a national powerhouse, compiling 42 consecutive winning seasons from 1963 to 2004 and 44 winning seasons overall.
Video via John Mason (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbX7KpYKA6A)
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of former Quinnipiac basketball & baseball standout student-athlete Frank "Porky" Vieira. Coach Vieira passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy unmatched.
Frank "Porky" Vieira (QU Class of 1957) was inducted into the Quinnipiac Athletics Hall of Fame in 1976 after starring in two sports – men's basketball and baseball. He set the all-time program scoring record for men's basketball (2,649 PTS), and owns the baseball team's career record for batting average (.424).
Vieira is Quinnipiac's all-time leader in three men's basketball offensive categories including points with 2,649. In addition to his scoring crown, Vieira also holds career records for field goals with 904 and free throws with 841. In 1956–57, Vieira set the single-season records for points (848), free throws (298) and free-throw attempts (380) and in 1953–54 set records for points per game (35.9) and field goals (307). Vieira, who owns eight of the top 10 scoring efforts in Quinnipiac basketball history, holds single-game records of 68 points and 25 field goals set vs. Brooklyn Poly, and 21 free throws set vs. Southern Connecticut during the 1956–57 season.
He went on to serve as Head Coach of the New Haven baseball program following his time at QU. Vieira led New Haven for 44 seasons, retiring in 2006 with a staggering record of 1,127-324-6. He transformed a modest program into a national powerhouse, compiling 42 consecutive winning seasons from 1963 to 2004 and 44 winning seasons overall.
"We're saddened to hear of the passing of Frank "Porky" Vieira," said Senior Associate Athletic Director Bill Mecca. "He was a true Quinnipiac legend, and one of if not the most accomplished athlete in the history of our institution. Vieira to this day still ranks as Quinnipiac Basketball's all-time leader in three offensive categories including points with 2,649."
"May the great "Porky" Vieira rest in peace," said Quinnipiac Men's Basketball Head Coach Tom Pecora. "He is, and always will be, a true Quinnipiac legend. His numbers in both basketball and baseball will never be touched. God Bless."
Video via John Mason (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbX7KpYKA6A)
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