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The Championship That Changed Everything: Texas Western’s 1966 NCAA Title

It Was Said: Sports by C13Originals

Oct 13, 202122:55Society & Culture

In an historic moment in college sports, Texas Western becomes the first team to start five black players in the 1966 NCAA national championship. Their defeat over the University of Kentucky marked a victory over racial...

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The Championship That Changed Everything: Texas Western’s 1966 NCAA Title is an episode from It Was Said: Sports by C13Originals. In an historic moment in college sports, Texas Western becomes the first team to start five black players in t...

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In an historic moment in college sports, Texas Western becomes the first team to start five black players in the 1966 NCAA national championship. Their defeat over the University of Kentucky marked a victory over racial discrimination and changed college sports forever. Sportscasters Michael Wilbon and Verne Lundquist join Doc Rivers to look back on this historic moment in sports history. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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