The Milan '54 Museum proudly announces the launch of its' new website.
Milan, Indiana (PRWEB) July 1, 2004 -- Remember the Game? No discussion of basketball in Indiana would be complete without mention of the "Milan Miracle of 1954." On a cold March night in Butler Fieldhouse, the Indians of tiny Milan High School (enrollment 162) defeated the mighty Muncie Central Bearcats (enrollment 1,662), to win the state championship and secure their place in Hoosier Folklore. This feat was immortalized by the movie "Hoosiers" which was inspired by that winning season. Today, a museum in this Ripley County town is doing its best to keep this story alive.
In the year 2003, a building was purchased in Milan by the Museum Foundation. This building will house numerous basketball artifacts, including print and audio-visuals related to this extraordinary event. The new building is in need of interior renovation to adequately house and protect these priceless memories. Currently the museum is temporarily housed in the Krick Building on Carr St in Milan. A row of lockers runs down one wall, each one full of photos, newspapers, letter jackets and other assorted memorabilia from the players and coach. The Milan '54 Inc. Museum Foundation is seeking financial support in order to preserve the "Miracle of Milan".
The Milan Museum Foundation is announcing its web presence in an effort to let "Hoosiers" fans worldwide know that there is a permanent home for all those with Hoosier basketball hysteria fever! http://www.milan54.org
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