# @gettysport on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/BR1UP_QBy1z
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/13259667-gettysport-instagram
- **Posted:** 2017-03-19T20:26:38.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Getty Images Sport (@GettySport) — https://gondola.cc/GettySport

## Caption

On this day in 1966, little-known #TexasWestern (now known as University of Texas El-Paso) took on traditional powerhouse Kentucky in the #NCAATournament National Championship game. The Miners made history that night, becoming the first school to win the NCAA title with five African-American players in the starting lineup. By beating Adolph Rupp's all-white #Kentucky team (final score was 72-65) the Miners were instrumental in transforming the game of college basketball. | March 19, 1966 | #GettySport #MarchMadness ncaasports

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texaswestern, ncaatournament, kentucky, gettysport, marchmadness

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