’48 Gold Medalist from Long Island Returns » London Olympics Luck Charm

This Sept. 2, 2011 file photo shows Ray Lumpp, basketball gold medalist for the U.S. at the 1948 Olympics in London, pointing out his photo among those reserved for Olympic champions, at the New York Athletic Club. When the U.S. men's basketball team play Argentina on Friday night, the 89-year-old Lumpp promises to cheer louder than anyone else. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)

This Sept. 2, 2011 file photo shows Ray Lumpp, basketball gold medalist for the U.S. at the 1948 Olympics in London, pointing out his photo among those reserved for Olympic champions, at the New York Athletic Club. When the U.S. men’s basketball team play Argentina on Friday night, the 89-year-old Lumpp promises to cheer louder than anyone else. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)

FILE –