80th Anniversary Celebration Photos

On Saturday, August 13, 2016, McPherson community members and family members representing the Globe Refiners basketball team gathered at the McPherson Museum to celebrate the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, Germany. Specifically, they celebrated Team USA's victory over Team Canada to win the first-ever gold medal in their sport. This photo gallery is dedicated to the players who began the USA legacy in Olympic basketball competition.
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The 80th Anniversary Celebration allowed guests to view 1936 Olympic memorabilia, view the "Oil & Gold" documentary and reminisce about the days when basketball was on the brink of becoming in internationally recognized sport.
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