Remembering Texas Western’s historic 1966 championship with Willie Worsley

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — On March 19, 1966, Texas Western made history. Legendary coach Don Haskins started an all-Black lineup in the NCAA championship game, and the Miners beat top-ranked Kentucky, 72-65, to claim the national title. The victory went far beyond the scoreboard — it broke barriers, challenged expectations, and changed sports forever. […]