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1979 NCAA Championship Reunion Game (1st Half Highlights and Interviews), 1989-08-12

 Item — Box: 27 for Accession UA.06368, Cassette: UA-V000547

Scope and Contents

Players from the NCAA Champion 1979 Spartan men's basketball team play in a ten-year reunion matchup against a team of more recent all-stars in the final basketball game played in Jenison Field House. A crowd of over 10,000 fans listen to Earvin "Magic" Johnson speak before the beginning of the game. Footage includes highlights from the game and interviews with players from both teams. The 1979 squad defeats the All-Stars, 95-93. The 1979 players are coached by Jud Heathcote, and the All-Stars are coached by Tom Izzo. WKAR Sports Director Jim Adams conducts interviews in the bleachers at halftime.

Dates

  • Creation: 1989-08-12

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

1 Video Cassettes (1 Betacam (31 min.)) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.

Language of Materials

English