There are 13 article(s) tagged Larry Finch:

• March 2023

  • Final Four Memories: Meeting expectations, Memphis State made it to St. Louis

    Even before the 1972-73 season began, many figured Larry Finch, Ronnie Robinson, Larry Kenon and the rest of the Tigers had something special brewing. Did they ever.

    By Phil Stukenborg March 24, 2023

  • Final Four Memories: The Tigers experienced March Madness before it was a thing

    Larry Finch, Larry Kenon helped Memphis State beat South Carolina and Kansas State to make it to St. Louis in the 1972-73 NCAA Tournament.

    By Tim Buckley March 18, 2023

  • Final Four Memories: Black. White. Memphis was whole, for at least a moment.

    The 1972-73 Memphis State Tigers NCAA Tournament team’s impact on the city still is examined and debated 50 years later.

    By Tim Buckley March 18, 2023

• February 2023

  • Goudsouzian: The 1973 Memphis State Tigers prove the power of sports

    Gene Bartow’s Tigers showcased a model of Black achievement and interracial harmony. If they make another NCAA Tournament run, we will again hear about how Memphians unite around basketball.

    By Aram Goudsouzian February 24, 2023

• October 2022

  • Tigers to honor 1972-73 Memphis State basketball team

    Memphis will honor its 1972-73 basketball team, which was runner-up in the 1973 NCAA Tournament, and is promoting the game with a three-game ticket package that includes a special bobblehead set.

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    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 25, 2022

• March 2022

  • The political past of Tigers basketball

    Two former Tigers basketball players have sought elected office before with one winning and the other coming close.

    By Bill Dries March 22, 2022

• October 2021

  • Oh Snap: This week’s best photos

    A handful of our favorite pictures capture events of recent days. Vote for the best one.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 30, 2021

  • Calkins: Larry O. Finch — a statue Memphians can celebrate

    The statue of Larry Finch was a long time coming — but it arrived just in time. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 28, 2021

  • U of M honors Larry Finch with ceremony, statue and a host of memories

    Ten years after his death, Memphis unveiled the Larry Finch Plaza and statue.

    By Steven Johnson October 28, 2021

• October 2019

  • First inductees of Memphis Sports Hall of Fame enjoy ‘special’ night

    From Keith Lee to equestrian Melanie Smith Taylor to the late duo of Larry Finch and Ronnie Robinson, the inaugural class of the Memphis Sports Experience and Hall of Fame was recognized Thursday night.

    By Don Wade October 22, 2019

• May 2019

  • Calkins: Larry Finch and Ronnie Robinson together in the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame

    Larry Finch, Ronnie Robinson, Penny Hardaway, Tim McCarver, Claude Humphrey highlight the inaugural class of the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame

    By Geoff Calkins May 22, 2019

• April 2019

  • Former Overton High star, Ole Miss legend Johnny Neumann has died

    Johnny Neumann, whose high school career at Overton led to a record-setting career at Ole Miss, has died in Oxford, Mississippi.

    By Clay Bailey April 24, 2019

• February 2019

  • ‘Magnificent’ Larry Finch plaza will be located at entrance to South Campus

    The University of Memphis will honor Tiger legend Larry Finch with a plaza near the Getwell entrance to the South Campus.

    By Geoff Calkins February 22, 2019