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On pages 155-156 an Indiana sports writer said the following, "No one has played every minute of every game with more intensity than did the boys of '50-51," meaning they played harder than anyone

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On page 87 a sports writer is writing to the commissioner of the Big Ten. He talks about, "the unwritten agreement not to use Negros in basketball." He asks in his letter why the league has that rule because he thinks Bill Garret is the best basketball player.

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He was known as Mr. Basketball. He was the first black basketball player to play in the Conference the Big Ten.

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By: Tom Graham and Rachel Graham Cody

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Bill Garrett led Shelbyville to the state championship and was named Mr. Basketball. Later, he became the first Hoosier to become the first Mr. Basketball and coach to win a state championship.

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Bill Garret started his basketball player in Shelbyville. His was able to lead his high school team to the state title and won during his senior year. He decided to attend Indiana university. He also won a title with the Hoosiers while attending college.

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On page 77 Emerson Johnson, a teammate of Garret's said "I knew we could take Terre Haute", referring to the team they beat in the championship.