Newspaper clippings

Name/Title

Newspaper clippings

Secondary Title

Various newspaper clippings regarding the semi final and final Indiana basketball tournament March 22, 1947.

Description

All of the papers are in poor condition, yellowed and torn, but still readable. All are bundled together with cloth tape with note about loose pieces.

Context

This was the only time Shelbyville High school won the state championship. One of the star players went to IU and became the 1st African American player in the Big 10, played for the Harlem Globetrotters and later coached Crispus Attucks to state championship.

Collection

Morgan Hendrickson

Acquisition

Accession

2025.241

Create Date

November 26, 2025

Update Date

November 26, 2025