Congratulations Big George

[schoosier]

http://iuhoosiers.com/news/2017/9/8/mens-basketball-mcginnis-time-at-iu-should-be-remembered-fondly.aspx

 

George going to the Hall of Fame. He's the best ever to wear the Indiana jersey.

His impact was immediate.  In just his third game, he had 38 points and 20 rebounds in a close loss to Kentucky.  He would score 30 points or more 13 times during.  He would finish as the first sophomore ever to lead the conference in scoring and rebounding.  Just twice has any Big Ten player averaged more points or rebounds per game since in league play.

[cthomas]

30 minutes ago, schoosier said:

http://iuhoosiers.com/news/2017/9/8/mens-basketball-mcginnis-time-at-iu-should-be-remembered-fondly.aspx

 

George going to the Hall of Fame. He's the best ever to wear the Indiana jersey.

His impact was immediate.  In just his third game, he had 38 points and 20 rebounds in a close loss to Kentucky.  He would score 30 points or more 13 times during.  He would finish as the first sophomore ever to lead the conference in scoring and rebounding.  Just twice has any Big Ten player averaged more points or rebounds per game since in league play.

Can't really argue with that. He was an incredible talent and it is a disgrace that it has taken this long for him to be recognized by the Hall. I remember the epic game between Washington and an excellent Marion team in the '69 state tourney. And what a recruiting haul for IU to land him and Downing. Great memories and thanks for starting this thread.

[Jam]

I was there for the epic all star game at Freedom Hall. I agree with Bob Hammel, greatest performance. I ever saw

[GloryDays]

The Freedom Hall performance came on the heels of Ky All Star Joe Voskuhl claiming big George was overrated.

Wrong!