Title: |
Miami University Men's Basketball Game and Program Materials |
Repository: |
Miami University
Phone: 513-529-6720 http://archives.lib.muohio.edu/ |
Creator: |
Miami University (Oxford, Ohio). Athletic Department |
Dates: |
1940-2011 |
Bulk dates: |
1962-2001 |
Quantity: |
33 boxes |
Abstract: |
Collection documenting game-by-game history of Miami's men's basketball. |
Identification: |
7 ICA |
Location: |
Miami University Archives, Withrow Court, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. |
Language: |
The records are in English |
Sample Image: |
Miami University Archives |
Sample Image: |
Miami University Men's Basketball Game Programs and Materials Container List |
Basketball began to be played at Miami in the late 1890's, with intercollegiate play starting in 1905. In 1947, Miami joined the Midwest Athletic Conference. Miami's basketball team has won 21 MAC championships and participated in 16 NCAA tournaments. Miami's best NCAA tournament performance was in 1999 when the team reached the "Sweet Sixteen." Three Miami basketball players have gone on to enjoy notable professional careers: Wayne Embry, Wally Szcerbiak, and Ron Harper, who played on 5 NBA championship teams.
Files include game programs, box scores, scorebooks, game summaries, and news clips.
Materials do not circulate and are made available to users in the Miami University Archives.
The following terms have been used to provide access to this collection:
Miami University Men's Basketball Game and Program Materials, Miami University Archives, Oxford, Ohio.
Acquired from the Miami University Athletic Department.
Collection was processed by Bob Schmidt, Archivist, Miami University Archives.