Sidney Wicks vs Artis Gilmore in 1969-70 NCAA Basketball National Championship Game Original TYPE 1 photo
The 1970 NCAA University Division Basketball Tournament involved 25 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 7, 1970, and ended with the championship game on March 21 in College Park, Maryland. A total of 29 games were played, including a third place game in each region and a national third place game. This tournament was notable for the number of small schools that reached the Sweet 16, Elite 8, Final 4, and Championship Game.
UCLA, coached by John Wooden, won the national title with an 80–69 victory in the final game over Jacksonville, coached by Joe Williams. Sidney Wicks of UCLA was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
Offered in an original TYPE 1 photo taken by noted photographer, Malcolm Emmons (stamped on back) that measures 8x10 in size. Great action photo of Tournament MVP, Sidney Wicks going airborne next to his teammate, Henry Bibby (both of whom played in the NBA) going up against Jacksonville Dolphins, superstar and future Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, Artis Gilmore and Pembrook Burrows.
Gorgeous image!!
Item: 12420
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