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Was This the Boldest Snub in NCAA Tournament History? How Marquette Changed March Madness Forever
In 1970, Marquette stunned the college basketball world by doing something almost unthinkable—they said no to the NCAA Tournament. Why? Because they didn’t like their spot in the bracket. Instead, they chose the National Invitation Tournament—and won it. In today’s video, we’ll take a look back at how that one decision embarrassed the NCAA so…
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What Makes This Logo Great? How A $2,000 NHL Logo Became a Cultural Icon For The Hartford Whalers
In 1979, the Hartford Whalers joined the NHL as part of the WHA-NHL merger, and as a result of that merger they introduced one of the greatest sports logos of all time. The “Whale Tail” logo became an instant classic, with its striking design featuring a stylized “W” intertwined with a whale’s tail. Unfortunately for…
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Why Is Houston Oilers Owner Bud Adams NOT In The Pro-Football Hall of Fame?
In the late 1950’s, Bud Adams partnered with Lamar Hunt to establish the American Football League, which would challenge the rival NFL’s dominance and eventually spawn a merger between the two leagues. With that, Bud Adams legacy was cemented as an early founder who helped shape the NFL as we know it today. So why…
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