Finding aid for the Miami University Men's Basketball Game and Program Materials


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

History of

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.

Scope and Content

Files include game programs, box scores, scorebooks, game summaries, and news clips.

Statement of Arrangement

Arranged by game chronologically.

Restrictions on Access

Materials do not circulate and are made available to users in the Miami University Archives.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to provide access to this collection:

Subjects:

Archives-Ohio
Miami University (Oxford, Ohio)-Basketball

Preferred Citation

Miami University Men's Basketball Game and Program Materials, Miami University Archives, Oxford, Ohio.

Acquisition Information

Acquired from the Miami University Athletic Department.

Processing Information

Collection was processed by Bob Schmidt, Archivist, Miami University Archives.