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"Ten Bears"

Listen Tuesday, May. 15, 2001 at 12:06 p.m. in Society, Tech Tuesday, Technology

Before the Jamaican Bobsled Team there was America's first and only African-American college lacrosse program at Morgan State University. Hear the unique local story of the Morgan State Bears, their triumph over racial suspicion, and why Chip Silverman is the only white person ever inducted into the Black Hall of Fame of America.

Audio archives, transcripts and CDs will be available approximately 15 minutes after the program ends.

Guests

Miles Harrison, Jr.

former Morgan State Bears team member; co-author of "Ten Bears" (Pub: Positive Publications)

Chip Silverman

former Morgan State Bears coach; co-author of "Ten Bears" (Pub: Positive Publications)

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