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16 Jan 1896
On January 16, 1896, Henry F. Kallenberg, an instructor of physical education at the University of Iowa, welcomed Amos Alonzo Stagg, athletic director at the recently founded University of Chicago, to Iowa City for an experimental game in a new sport. The contest, refereed by Kallenberg, was the first unofficial college basketball game played with five players on each side. The University of Chicago won by a score of 15 to 12.
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University Of Iowa Events
| 1896 Jan 16 |
The First Unofficial College Basketball Game
On January 16, 1896, Henry F. Kallenberg, an instructor of physical education at the University of Iowa, welcomed Amos Alonzo Stagg, athletic director at the recently founded University ...
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| 1932 Dec |
Ronald Reagan Finds Radio Work
After graduating from Eureka in 1932, Reagan drove himself to Iowa, where he auditioned for a job at many small-town radio stations. The University of Iowa hired him to broadcast home foo...
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| 1939 Dec 6 |
Nile Kinnick Wins Heisman Trophy
Nile Kinnick is the Hawkeyes' greatest football player of all time. In his football career, he gained 1,674 yards. In his senior year, he completed 31 passes for 638 yards and 11 touchdow...
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