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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1998

Page

10

Milans Hoosiers legend endures in Indiana town

In Milan Indiana the 1954 state basketball title remains a living legend. Residents recall Bobby Plump and the Last shot, the town maintains a trophy bearing water tower and a Railroad Inn display. An ESPN rematch of Milan versus Muncie Central is planned at Knightstown gym where Hoosiers was filmed.

Rick McLaughlin Odessa America Milan Ind Indianapolis Bobby Ohio Milan High School Bobby Plump Ron Truitt Swisher Gene Hackman Railroad Inn McKittrick ESPN Muncie Central Knightstown Gym Hoosiers Muncie Central High School David Goliath Little Milan Indiana Johnny Plump Don Swisher Milan Unity

Odessa ECISD reacts to Friday Night Lights firestorm

Odessa critics challenge the book Friday Night Lights and its portrayal of Permian High School. Interviews with former staff and administrators dispute claims about academics, race relations, and the role of football. Data shows TAAS and SAT results, budget shifts, and Title IX improvements amid district reforms.

Odessa Salmon Bissinger Alyce Lambeth Lambeth Phil Fouche Fouche Permian Brian Rosson Rosson Bowie ECISD Odessa High School Dallas Bill Goodman Ut Ion Goodman Hornung Hinson Ratliff

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