He Shoots, He Misses on Purpose!

Photo: PT/AP Photo

1950

IN 1950, THE City College of New York men’s basketball team won the NCAA and NIT tournaments at Madison Square Garden—a rare feat. A year later, seven members of the team were arrested in a point-shaving scheme that ultimately involved 32 current and former players from several teams, and proved to be one of the greatest (known) scandals in college sports.

Download the Complete History of Scandals [PDF]

He Shoots, He Misses on Purpose!