Jerry Harkness laughed when asked about how his Loyola University basketball coach, George Ireland, ticked off other coaches in 1963 by playing his four Black starters for the entire game, even in ...

Jerry Harkness, captain of the 1963 Loyola team that won the NCAA men’s basketball title, shows off his championship ring at his Indianapolis home. Former Loyola basketball star Jerry Harkness poses ...

State basketball title winners Billy Thomas (foreground) and Ed Smith applaud as the new banner is hung as members of the 1963 State Championship team Towson Generals are honored during a game against ...