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Throwback Thursday: Rememering the Great Steve Hamilton
Throwback Thursday: Rememering the Great Steve Hamilton
MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Today we look back at one of Morehead State Athletics' greatest athletes and administrators, Steve Hamilton. He is the men's basketball program's all-time leading rebounder, was also a professional basketball AND baseball athlete and later served as athletic director. Hamilton passed away in 1997.

The following is a feature story from the Morehead State Raconteur when Hamilton became athletic director in 1988.

Steve Hamilton, Director of Athletics at MSU, had two dreams as a youngster growing up in Charleston, Indiana. One was to play basketball in Madison Square Garden and the other was to play baseball in Yankee Stadium. Unlike most people, young Hamilton made both of his dreams come true through hard work and perseverance ...

Complete Story (By Karen Craigo and photos by Kevin Goldy)

 
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Steve Hamilton (left) with Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees

 
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