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Explore more than 100,000 collection items online through the Society’s digital collections. For over two decades, we’ve been scanning, photographing, and digitizing materials from our collections, creating a rich and growing digital archive that brings history closer to you.
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The Winning Shot
March 3, 1979
Wes Matthews heaves a game-winning, half-court shot to beat Magic Johnson's Michigan State Spartans at the University of Wisconsin fieldhouse.
Wesley Matthews Sr. on the Dribble
December 1, 1979
Wesley Matthews Sr. drives around East Tennessee State guard Rusty Poole during a game of the Wisconsin Invitational as a crowd of spectators watches. Matthews was named tournament MVP.
Wesley Matthews Sr. Shoots a Layup
December 11, 1979
Wesley Matthews Sr. takes the ball to the rim for a layup while an Alabama player tries to defend the basket. Joe Chrnelich positions for the rebound in the foreground.
Joe Chrnelich Hangs from the Rim
March 3, 1979
Joe Chrnelich is being hoisted to the rim, with Wesley Matthews Sr. close behind in preparation to take the net down after Wisconsin's last-second win against Michigan State. Fans are celebrating o...
Marques Johnson Scores
November 21, 1979
Marques Johnson of the Milwaukee Bucks sails past Dan Roundfield of the Atlanta Hawks and scores the bucket for two points. Quinn Buckner is watching the shot in the foreground.
Claude Gregory Shoots a Layup
December 1, 1979
Claude Gregory showing good body control as he leaps off-balance for a layup over East Tennessee State guard Rusty Poole. Larry Petty is positioning himself under the basket for the rebound.
