Gene had to have a Philadelphia Pretzel before the start of each game. A ritual that was executed before he played

Gene won every MVP  award of every tournament played by the Speedboys (Seagull Classics, Knights of Columbus, Pitt-Johnson Classic)

Gene was the first McDonald's All American and McDonald's Game MVP. He won the All-American Dapper Dan All-Star Classic MVP the next night

Gene's number "20" worn throughout his career, was retired in the rafters of West Philadelphia High School