Harry ” The Horse” Gallatin played nine seasons for the New York Knicks in the NBA from 1948 to 1957, as well as one season with the Detroit Pistons in 1958. In 1954 Gallatin led the NBA in rebounding and was named to the All-NBA First Team. For his career, Gallatin played in seven NBA… Read more »
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1969, 70, 71 Northeast Missouri State College Football Teams
If any three teams epitomized the spirit of a “Bulldog”, it was the three football teams of Northeast Missouri State College, now Truman State University, who garnered M.I.A.A. Conference Championships in 1969, 1970 and 1971. (Co-champions 1969, 1970 and undefeated Conference Champions in 1971). None of these teams were picked to finish higher than 4th… Read more »
Ben Pitney
Ben Pitney learned the game of basketball early and starred on his high school team at Hannibal, his junior college team at Hannibal-LaGrange (HLG) and then at Northeast Missouri State University. After a stint in the military, Pitney became a high school coach and applied his knowledge of basketball, football and baseball in the state… Read more »
Dr. E. A. Porter
Dr. Edward Addison “Doc” Porter was a lifelong resident of the Hannibal, Missouri area and a sports enthusiast. While still pursuing his degree at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Porter was a student physician for the athletic teams of Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville. While in that capacity, he became friends… Read more »
Russ Sloan
After a stellar career playing football for the University of Missouri, Russ Sloan went on to become one of the winningest football coaches in the history of Missouri. He served as the head football coach at Northeast Missouri State University (Truman State). There, Sloan captured three straight conference championships in 1969, ’70 and ’71, leaving… Read more »
Maurice “Red” Wade
Born in Mountain Grove, Wade was one of the star halfbacks for Don Faurot’s innovative Split-T formation at the University of Missouri in the early 1940’s. After a stint Armed Services during WWII, Wade transferred to the University of Tulsa, helping the Hurricanes to a Sugar Bowl and Orange Bowl appearance. After graduation, Wade joined the… Read more »
Gregg Williams
Longtime National Football League defensive coordinator Gregg Williams certainly hasn’t forgotten his roots. Over the years, his foundation has gifted millions of dollars to school and youth athletics in his hometown of Excelsior Springs. “I always wanted them to know they can do anything in life,” Williams said. Williams is a prime example, having parlayed… Read more »