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The Only Colors | November 3, 2019

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Today’s Collectors Corner features programs from the Michigan State Spartans versus Kentucky Wildcats series featuring battles with “The Baron of the Blugrass”, Adolph Rupp, in anticipation of the Madison Square Garden showdown in the Champions Classic. The Wildcats lead this closely contested all-time series 13-11, and there have been memorable moments for both teams through the years.

1948 Kentucky at Michigan State

1948 Game Program Spartantiques Collection

The largest crowd in the Jenison Fieldhouse history witnessed former Kentucky All-American Bob Brannum, now playing for Ben VanAlstyne and the Spartans against his former coach and teammates.

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