In 1963, Martin Luther King gave the notes for his "I Have A Dream" speech to Villanova Basketball Ball star and coach, George Raveling. Raveling donated the notes to the University and the school is lending them to The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). According to the Smithsonian's website - The museum will showcase the artifact … [Read more...] about Owned By Villanova, MLK’s Notes For ‘I Have A Dream’ Are Now On Display At Smithsonian
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After A 110 Year Hiatus, A Second Haverford College Grad Is Playing Major League Ball
There have been a lot of articles over the last few years about the so-called "pipeline" from Haverford College to the executive suites of Major League Baseball. But right now, there's actually a hot rookie pitching for the Yankees, who graduated from the little liberal arts college that straddles Haverford and Lower Merion Townships.Gamelog for Stephen Ridings So far, … [Read more...] about After A 110 Year Hiatus, A Second Haverford College Grad Is Playing Major League Ball
WSJ Profiles ‘Little Piece Of Italy’ Home In Bryn Mawr
On Thursday (July 29), the Wall Street Journal ran a feature about the $3,200,000 (before renovations and decorating!) Bryn Mawr home of Cosmo and Janet DeNicola. The headline reads, Inside a ‘Little Piece of Italy’ on Philadelphia’s Main Line. WSJ doesn't let you get far into the story before they hit you with the paywall, but if you're really eager to see all the fabulous … [Read more...] about WSJ Profiles ‘Little Piece Of Italy’ Home In Bryn Mawr
Cliff Anderson, 76 – At 6’4″ He Is The Greatest St. Joe’s Rebounder, Ever
Cliff Anderson, who died on Monday (July 26) at the age of 76, played his last season as a St. Joe's Hawk more than 54 years ago. But to this day, his record of 14.6 rebounds per game (over the course of three seasons) is the highest of anybody who played basketball for St. Joe's.Anderson was also the eighth-most prolific scorer in St. Joe's history, averaging 20.6 points per … [Read more...] about Cliff Anderson, 76 – At 6’4″ He Is The Greatest St. Joe’s Rebounder, Ever
Claiming 25 Olympic Medals, Villanova Hopes To Add More In Tokyo
James F. O'Connell was a member of the "Villanova College" track team in 1906 and 1907. In 1908, O'Connell competed in the Long Jump at the Olympic Games in London. How far he jumped is unknown. What is known, is that 21 other competitors did have the lengths of their jumps recorded. And all 21 of them had longer jumps than O'Connel.Not to take … [Read more...] about Claiming 25 Olympic Medals, Villanova Hopes To Add More In Tokyo