Historic victory: Oregon Webfoots claim inaugural March Madness title in 1939

Historic victory: Oregon Webfoots claim inaugural March Madness title in 1939

EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) The Oregon Webfoots made history on March 27, 1939, by winning the first-ever NCAA basketball tournament. The team defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes with a score of 46-33 to claim the inaugural national title. This landmark victory marked the beginning of what would become the nationwide phenomenon now known as March Madness. The post Historic victory: Oregon Webfoots claim inaugural March Madness title in 1939 appeared first on KTVZ.

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