1963 National Championship

by Kenny Long

Basketball aside, this matchup was significant in the fact that Loyola played four African-American players at the same time – three years before Texas Western’s historic championship with five black starters. Led by star Jerry Harkness, the Ramblers overcame a seemingly improbable 15-point, second-half deficit to force overtime and bring the city of Chicago its only National Championship to date. ― New Arena

Box Score: Sports Reference

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