Hartman Back At SIU Arena Remembrance Tour
Sports profile of Jack Hartman returning to SIU Arena for the first time since leaving for Kansas State nine years earlier. The piece recalls his 1967 NIT title, his demanding yet admired coaching style, and colleagues’ mixed memories, noting his complex personality and enduring ties to Southern Illinois University.
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SIU
Jack Hartman
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
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Kansas State
Manhattan
Kan
Southern Illinois
Salukis
Madison Square Garden
Sports Illustrated
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Hartman Returns to SIU in Homecoming Visit
Former SIU coach Jack Hartman, who led the 1967 NIT Salukis, returns for a one game visit. He recalls Hartman’s tough but formative coaching style, his Marine drill instructor persona, and the pride of players like Ralph Johnson and Walt Frazier. Johnson credits Hartman with life discipline and team toughness that fueled SIU’s success.
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Don Boydston
SIUC
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Boydston
Coffeyville
Kan
Harry Gallatin
Fred Huff
Huff
Jack Hartman
Walt Frazier
Ralph Johnson
Air Force
Johnson
Boyd O'Neal
O’neal
Henry Iba
Mr. Iba
Oklahoma A & M
Oklahoma State
Ed Zastrow
Clarence Smith
Dickie Garrett
Salukis
New York
Evansville Aces Rise From Tragedy To Rebuild Team
Evansville fans boo their access and show support as the Aces rebuild after the 1977 plane crash that killed 29 people including players and coaches. Coach Dick Walters recalls a healthy shift as the community embraces a comeback era with banners, purple pride, and a 16 16 record. A memorial was dedicated on campus to honor those who perished and the city marks two years since the disaster.
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Evansville
Ind
University of Evansville
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Tennessee
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Mike Duff
Eldorado
Greg Smith
West Frankfort
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Ace Purple
Dress
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
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College of DuPage
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Steelers dominate AFC All Star squad in Pro Bowl picks
Franco Harris leads 10 Steelers among 40 AFC players chosen for the Pro Bowl in Honolulu. The defending champions place five starters on defense and two on offense, with Dan Fouts and Earl Campbell among others earning unanimous selection and San Diego, Houston, and Denver well represented.
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Mike Webster
Ferson
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Houston Oilers
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Leon Gray
Campbell
Webster
Kansas City
Bob Grupp
Houston
Toni Fritsch
Denver
Rick Upchurch
AFC
NFL Players Association
Lambert widow to present MVP award at SIU arena
The Paul M. Lambert Jr Memorial Award will honor SIU Carbondale guard Wayne Abrams as the Salukis most valuable player for last season, chosen by the coaching staff. The halftime presentation at the SIU Arena will be made by Carol Lambert, widow of former coach Paul Lambert.
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Paul M. Lambert Jr
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
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Columbus
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Lambert
Auburn
Ala
Auburn University
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Huff
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Kansas State Wildcats
Salukis
Illinois Could Pick Grid Coach Today
Illinois officials pursue a new head football coach with interviews set including San Francisco 49ers assistant Mike White. John P. Hummel, chairman of the Athletic Association, said a board decision could be announced today.
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University of Illinois
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San Francisco 49Ers
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Athletic Association Board of Directors
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