The Border War Reaches the Basketball Court: March 11, 1907
The University of Missouri Tigers met the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team for the first time, beginning the basketball Border War. Missouri won 34–32. They played again the very next day and Missouri won 34–12.
Missouri History Today January 25, 1999: Basketball Star Bill Bradley Announces Presidential Candidacy
Missouri History Today January 25, 1999: Basketball Star Bill Bradley Announces Presidential Candidacy
April 17, 1940
The All American Red Heads, a women's professional basketball team started in Cassville, sailed for the Philippine Islands.
January 20, 1935
Pro basketball player and Mizzou coach Stormin’ Norman Stewart was born in Shelby County.