How the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Their Bold Coach Defied Segregation
by
Kyle Veazey
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2012
Mississippi State dominated Southeastern Conference basketball in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Starting in 1959, the team won four conference titles over five seasons. Yet despite earning their way, the Bulldogs remained routinely absent from NCAA tournaments. Amid a climate of fierce segregation,...