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Eastern to retire Gervin's '24'

Eastern to retire Gervin's '24' image
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January
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1986
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George Gervin, 'The Iceman', Is Guest Of Honor At EMU Men's Basketball Halftime Ceremony To Retire His No. 24 Jersey, January 1986 Photographer: Randy Mascharka

George Gervin, 'The Iceman', Is Guest Of Honor At EMU Men's Basketball Halftime Ceremony To Retire His No. 24 Jersey, January 1986 image
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1986
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Ann Arbor News, January 23, 1986
Caption:
Chicago Bull star George Gervin returned to his Bowen Field House stomping grounds Wednesday night to have his EMU jersey No. 24 retired in a ceremony before 3,100 fans. 'It's a good feeling to come back. This is where it all began for me. I had a lot of good times here,' The Iceman said. 'There's a lot of meaning having my number retired. Twenty-four meant a lot to me. It's exciting to know people appreciate what you've done.'

EMU Men's Basketball vs. University of Toledo, January 1986 Photographer: Randy Mascharka

EMU Men's Basketball vs. University of Toledo, January 1986 image
Year:
1986
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Ann Arbor News, January 23, 1986
Caption:
Eastern's Mike McCaskill and Toledo's John Vandecaveye tangle for a loose ball.

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AACHM Oral History: Harold Simons

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Harold Simons was born in 1946 and he grew up in Ann Arbor. He was inspired by Jones School teacher Harry Mial to become a teacher and coach. A standout basketball player for Ann Arbor High, he went on to play at Eastern Michigan University. He was the freshman basketball coach there before becoming head coach at Huron High for 20 years. Mr. Simons reflects on race relations and generational differences in Ann Arbor. He and his wife Ethel have been married for 53 years.

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