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A reunion of the men who played basketball for Coach Cam Henderson at Marshall is scheduled for the weekend of February 16-19, 2007. All who played in the seasons from 1935-36 to 1954-55 are invited. Also invited is any family-member of any deceased player who wishes to represent that player during the weekend.
The M Club, the association of former Marshall student-athletes, has agreed to sponsor the event in concert with a committee of former players made up, at this time, of Herb Morris and Ray Frazier. Helping in the planning of the reunion is the M Club President George Lambros, who is also a former player of Coach Henderson.
The weekend begins with a 6 p.m. Friday reception in the Hartley Room, which is located just off the basketball court in the Henderson Center on the Marshall campus. This informal affair will have a few invited guests, but is primary for the purpose of providing the opportunity to meet with old friends and others who shared the special experience of playing basketball for Coach Cam Henderson. Refreshments and drinks will be served.
On Saturday there will be a luncheon at the Hall of Fame Café at 1 p.m. That restaurant, located on Ninth Street and Third Avenue in downtown Huntington, is chocked full of Marshall memorabilia, the walls are covered with murals of former Marshall stars and contains many reminders of past glories. The luncheon will be Dutch treat.
At 5:30 p.m. Saturday, participants will be the guests at a pre-game reception in the Hartley Room where old and new friends, including current Marshall coach, Ron Jirsa, and a number of other dignitaries, will be get together. Light refreshments will be served.
At 7 p.m Saturday, the Marshall Thundering Herd will play Tulane University and everyone will sit together as the special guests of the university. During a break in the game, all will go on to the floor of the Henderson Center and be introduced to the fans. It is well understood in Huntington that the foundation of a successful basketball program at Marshall was laid by Cam Henderson and his players. A very special response is anticipated.
The above events are the planned affairs. The M Club is available to help with anyone who has other events in mind.
To receive a Questionnaire, Registration Form and Schedule of Events, please contact the M-Club.
Locating more than 130 people who played at Marshall from 51 to 70 years ago is a daunting challenge. Any help you can provide in locating additional players or their families and making any corrections to our list, would be appreciated. Contact the M Club for a list of players.
For more information, please contact:
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