Remembering Texas Western’s historic 1966 championship with Willie Worsley
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — On March 19, 1966, Texas Western made history. Legendary coach Don Haskins started an all-Black lineup in the NCAA championship game, and the Miners beat top-ranked Kentucky, 72-65, to claim the national title. The victory went far beyond the scoreboard — it broke barriers, challenged expectations, and changed sports forever.
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — On March 19, 1966, Texas Western made history. Legendary coach Don Haskins started an all-Black lineup in the NCAA championship game, and the Miners beat top-ranked Kentucky, 72-65, to claim the national title. The victory went far beyond the scoreboard — it broke barriers, challenged expectations, and changed sports forever.
KTSM 9 Sports Director Sam Guzman spoke with Willie Worsley, a Bronx native and one of the few surviving members of the ‘Glory Road’ squad, as he reflects on a team whose legacy still resonates today. Sixty years later, the story of Texas Western remains a landmark moment in sports and civil rights history. Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc.
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