The Beginning and End of the Kelvin Sampson Era
Rewind to the beginning of the Kelvin Sampson era of Indiana University Hoosiers basketball with this roster card signed by both the men’s and women’s teams. This new piece of memorabilia was added to the vault today!
Hoosier Hot Shots: 1953-54 Big Ten Champs
Take a look at this rare “IU Basketball Scrapbook”, which chronicles Branch McCracken’s Hurryin’ Hoosiers Big Ten Championship team from the 1953-54 season.
The Terre Haute Terror
Who knew that Bobby Leonard had another moniker before he became “Slick”? Check out this copy of the 1954 NCAA Official Collegiate Basketball Record Book that came to the vault today, which features Leonard along with teammate Don Schlundt on the front cover after the Indiana Hoosiers won the 1953 NCAA basketball title.
The General’s Library adds another title…
The General’s Library added a new title to the archives — Getting Open: The Unknown Story of Bill Garrett and the Integration of College Basketball.
Deck the Hall with boughs of flooring…
Court/floor from Indiana University’s 7th Street Fieldhouse from 1928-1960.
Attention! There’s a new “marshal” in the General’s Assembly.
After an ironic 43 days, I couldn’t be more excited to have my ticket stub from the IU-Marshall game signed by TJD!

