# @historicallyblacksince on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DW5gR-ZjoDI
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63645852-historicallyblacksince-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-09T05:05:33.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Historically Black Since- HBCU (@historicallyblacksince) — https://gondola.cc/historicallyblacksince

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HBCU Sports History- 🏀Clarence “Big House” Gaines Sr. isn’t talked about enough, but his impact on HBCU basketball is undeniable.

🐏As the longtime head coach at Winston-Salem State, he built a legacy that went far beyond wins. In 1967, Gaines led the Rams to a historic win against Missouri State , becoming the first HBCU in the nation, to win an NCAA national championship. 

—He developed leaders, mentored legends, and helped put HBCU athletics on the map during a time when Black programs weren’t given the recognition they deserved.

With over 800 career wins and decades of influence, Big House didn’t just coach the game… he changed it.

🎥Keep watching to learn more about him 
🎤 #HBSinceNews host shimeicooktv 

Who’s another HBCU figure we should highlight next? Drop your suggestions below 👇🏾

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