Texas Western NCAA Championship 1966
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Who was the coach of the Texas Western basketball team during their historic NCAA championship win?

  • Adolph Rupp
  • David Lattin
  • Don Haskins (correct)
  • Bobby Joe Hill

    • What significant achievement did Texas Western accomplish in the 1966 NCAA championship?

  • First team to win without a center
  • First all-Black starting five to win (correct)
  • First team to defeat a ranked opponent
  • First team to win with a white coach

    • How did the reporters react after Texas Western's victory?

  • They left the press conference early
  • They were confused and uncertain about what to write (correct)
  • They wrote articles immediately
  • They celebrated with the team

    • Which team did Texas Western defeat to secure their NCAA title?

    <p>Kentucky Wildcats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue did Texas Western's win touch upon, according to the content?

    <p>Racial equity in athletics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the immediate reaction from the coach, Don Haskins, to his team's upcoming game?

    <p>He issued a challenge based on the opposing team's race</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the players' identities was notably absent in the newspaper articles following their victory?

    <p>Their race and the significance of it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which player did Coach Haskins specifically summon for the meeting before the game?

    <p>David Lattin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Coach Haskins' primary reason for playing an all-Black starting five?

    <p>To play the best players on the team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Willie Worsley's mother teach him about race?

    <p>By teaching him to treat people kindly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Worsley's fears before going to college in Texas?

    <p>Racial discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Haskins' quote about playing the best players indicate about his coaching philosophy?

    <p>He prioritized winning over social issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes Willie Worsley during his high school years?

    <p>He was a basketball phenom despite his small stature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gesture did the white woman from Queens make towards Worsley in the airport?

    <p>She comforted him during the flight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition did Worsley's mother impose on him before he could attend college in Texas?

    <p>He must rely on his friends to look out for him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Throughout his college experience, how did Worsley describe his treatment regarding discrimination?

    <p>He felt completely accepted and had a positive experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant achievement did Texas Western accomplish in March 1966?

    <p>They won the NCAA title against Kentucky.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Flournoy describe the impact of Texas Western's victory?

    <p>It opened athletic, academic, and employment doors for future generations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical milestone occurred around the same time as Texas Western's achievement?

    <p>The Civil Rights Act being signed into law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Coach Haskins's perspective on the racial makeup of college sports teams at the time?

    <p>He believed all teams should be mixed for fairness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context did Derrick Gragg refer to Texas Western's victory?

    <p>As a pivotal moment for racial equality in sports.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the march led by John Lewis a year before the NCAA title win?

    <p>It highlighted the ongoing issues of racial inequality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the statements made by Rupp regarding Black players?

    <p>He argued they could not compete against white players.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of atmosphere surrounded the game played by Texas Western?

    <p>A tense atmosphere due to racial unrest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What headline was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated on March 28, 1966?

    <p>Texas Western Takes it All</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Lattin's team prioritize during the historic game?

    <p>Aggressive shooting and teamwork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Lattin describe the behavior of the Kentucky players during the game?

    <p>They did not express any racism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the context of the team meeting the night before the game?

    <p>To motivate Black players</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Lattin's personal contribution to the game as mentioned?

    <p>He scored 16 points and had nine rebounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Coach Haskins treat his players during the season?

    <p>He treated all players equally, regardless of their performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Worsley's primary thought during the championship game?

    <p>How to return home to see his mother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main difference between Kentucky and Texas Western's playing styles?

    <p>Texas Western was faster and more versatile in their gameplay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the 1960s, how did Pat Riley describe college basketball?

    <p>As a significant distraction from greater societal problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable aspect of the final game between Texas Western and Kentucky?

    <p>Texas Western players did not shake hands with Kentucky after the game.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were the players on Rupp's Kentucky team characterized during their time?

    <p>As basketball players deeply focused on winning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Frank Deford mention about Kentucky's condition during the final game?

    <p>They were physically and mentally drained.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did players from both teams refrain from during the game despite heightened competition?

    <p>Involving personal attacks based on race.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Riley express a desire for after the game?

    <p>To have embraced each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change in sports did the game lead to?

    <p>The integration of college sports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Haskins’ decision to recruit Black players impact his reputation?

    <p>He faced controversy and hate mail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable goal of the NAACP regarding sports?

    <p>To encourage Black participation in sports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Haskins claim regarding the letters he received after the championship?

    <p>They came from both Blacks and whites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What background did Nolan Richardson have before Haskins arrived?

    <p>He was already on the team as a Black player</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pierce emphasize about sports for African Americans?

    <p>It was a way to demonstrate character and equality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What meeting was highlighted after the NCAA title in 1966?

    <p>Players went to the White House to meet Lyndon B. Johnson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Lattin notice about the Kentucky players during the historic game?

    <p>They were surprisingly accommodating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy did Lattin and his team employ to gain an advantage during the game?

    <p>Passing the ball frequently and disrupting Kentucky's rhythm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Sports Illustrated headline 'Texas Western Takes it All'?

    <p>It marked a groundbreaking moment in sports history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Lattin feel about the importance of the game prior to playing it?

    <p>He felt it was just another game.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of Coach Haskins regarding the players' performance during the season?

    <p>He emphasized the need for rest and preparation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the immediate purpose of Coach Haskins gathering the Black players before the game?

    <p>To deliver a message from Coach Rupp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the reactions of reporters to Texas Western's unexpected victory?

    <p>They seemed confused about how to report the outcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the historical significance of Texas Western's victory resonate after the game?

    <p>It was largely ignored in subsequent media coverage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What statement did Coach Haskins make to the players that highlighted the pressure they faced?

    <p>He reminded them they were representing all Black athletes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the demographic composition of Texas Western's starting five during the championship?

    <p>All-Black players with a white coach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant aspect was overlooked in the media coverage following Texas Western's victory?

    <p>The racial identities of the players</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Texas Western's victory symbolize in the context of sports and race?

    <p>A challenge to racial stereotypes in sports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which emotion is represented by Lattin’s recollection of the reporters’ reaction post-victory?

    <p>Confusion and disbelief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Coach Haskins express about his decision to play an all-Black starting five?

    <p>He was simply playing the best players available.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Willie Worsley's mother's main belief regarding people?

    <p>All people should be treated kindly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Willie Worsley feel about discrimination while attending college?

    <p>He reportedly never felt any discrimination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anxiety did Worsley face when traveling to El Paso for college?

    <p>Fear of flying on an airplane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What assistance did a stranger provide to Willie Worsley at the airport?

    <p>She guided him through the airport.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a concern of Julia Worsley regarding her son's move to Texas?

    <p>He could face segregation issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of upbringing did Willie Worsley have?

    <p>His mother worked multiple jobs to support him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Haskins repeatedly maintain about his team composition?

    <p>He played the available players without regard to race.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the ripple effect of Texas Western's victory in March 1966 according to the players?

    <p>It showed that Blacks could be successful in academic and athletic settings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the 1966 championship game considered a watershed moment in athletics?

    <p>It coincided with significant events in the civil rights movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of the players from both teams during the championship game?

    <p>Winning the national championship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was John Lewis leading a march for a year before Texas Western's NCAA title win?

    <p>Civil rights and equality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Coach Haskins view the all-white college sports teams of his time?

    <p>He found it unreasonable and unjust.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Coach Haskins' treatment of his players during the season affect their perception of one another?

    <p>They viewed each other as equals regardless of race.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a statement made by Rupp regarding Black players prior to the championship game?

    <p>They could not compete effectively at the college level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Pat Riley’s sentiment about the player’s perception regarding race during the 1966 championship game?

    <p>The players were indifferent to racial issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Derrick Gragg compare Texas Western's victory to?

    <p>Jackie Robinson's breaking of the color barrier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the Texas Western players’ emotional responses after the game, regarding sportsmanship?

    <p>They expressed disappointment at the lack of handshakes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one effect of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by the time of the championship game?

    <p>It allowed for greater integration in sports teams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What main advantage did Texas Western have over Kentucky during the final game?

    <p>Superior defense and rebounding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What athletic achievement did Texas Western make during the NCAA championship game?

    <p>They made 26 out of 27 shots during a critical stretch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best reflects the attitude of the Kentucky players according to Pat Riley?

    <p>They were primarily focused on winning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable aspect of the conduct during the championship game despite the competitive atmosphere?

    <p>There was no exchange of handshakes at the end.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, how did the players’ backgrounds influence their performance in the game?

    <p>Their backgrounds had no impact on their game.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one major consequence of Texas Western's victory in the NCAA championship?

    <p>It sparked a significant increase in racially integrated college sports.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant reaction did Coach Haskins receive after starting five Black players during the championship?

    <p>He received a mixed response with more than 40,000 pieces of hate mail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Richard Pierce highlight regarding sports for African Americans in the 1920s?

    <p>Sports were a way to demonstrate citizenship and reliability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Pat Riley mean by needing to 'cross the aisle' in the context of that game?

    <p>He emphasized the importance of uniting despite rivalry and division.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did Coach Haskins have on college sports during his time?

    <p>He was radical in integrating Black players into the college team.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the sentiment expressed by the players of Kentucky after their defeat?

    <p>They appeared humbled and contemplative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant social issue highlighted by the historical context of Texas Western's victory?

    <p>Integration in sports mirrored changes in civil rights across the nation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which athlete was mentioned as having been recruited before Coach Haskins arrived?

    <p>Nolan Richardson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Texas Western's 1966 NCAA Championship

    • Texas Western University's basketball team, with an all-Black starting five, won the 1966 NCAA championship.
    • This was a significant event in the history of college sports, marking the first time an all-Black starting five won the title.
    • The game was played against Kentucky, which had an all-white starting five.
    • The team was coached by Don Haskins.
    • Key players on the team included David Lattin and Willie Worsley.

    Coach Haskins' Actions

    • Haskins summoned the Black players to a motel room prior to the championship game and demanded they all come to his room.
    • Haskins told the players explicitly that Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp had said they couldn't beat five white players.

    Racial Context

    • The game took place during the Civil Rights Movement and a period of racial unrest in the US.
    • The championship win reverberated throughout the country, highlighting racial inequality and segregation.
    • The color of the players' skin was not mentioned in many of the newspaper articles about the game after the win.

    Impact of the Win

    • The win had a significant impact on college athletics, paving the way for greater integration and opportunities in sports.
    • The players felt little racial discrimination in college.

    Post-Game Reactions

    • The players didn't shake hands with Kentucky players after the game.
    • The game was historic, however, it didn't immediately reverberate throughout the country.
    • There weren't much mentions on racial differences during the game, nor in media afterward.

    Haskins' Philosophy

    • Haskins stated he was "simply playing the best players on the team, and they happened to be Black."
    • This approach emphasized player meritocracy rather than focusing on racial or political statements.
    • Haskins said that he wasn't "out to be a pioneer" with the all-black team.

    Lasting Legacy

    • The significance of the win is still discussed and analyzed today.
    • The event marked a pivotal moment in the fight for racial equality.

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