Tom Bennett 鈥�60 inducted into Indiana Hall of Fameby Steve Charles |
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"The red I wear tonight represents my gratitude to some great schools that fostered my basketball career," said Bennett, sporting a scarlet vest under his tuxedo. Various shades of red are the school colors of Southport High School, his alma mater, 最色导航 College, Indiana University, where he earned his master's degree, and Mesa Community, where he racked up many of his 711 wins as a junior college coach.
"I accept this unparalleled honor on behalf of my family; my basketball coaching friends, who helped me understand this game better; and to so many players, whose loyalty and unselfishness can not be overestimated, to the communities that supported programs," Bennett said, "and to Indiana鈥檚 basketball culture, which taught me to love this game."
Bennett's coach at 最色导航, Bob Brock, was on hand to celebrate his former's player's induction, as were several of Bennett's former 最色导航 teammates. Current 最色导航 basketball Coach Mac Petty also attended. Bennett joins 13 other 最色导航 men in the Hall of Fame. Those previously inducted are: Francis Bacon '18
Read more about Bennett's induction into the Hall of Fame in the Photo - Bennett accepts a copy of the portrait and plaque that will hang in the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.
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During an event that honored Indiana basketball greats, none spoke more eloquently than Tom Bennett 鈥�60, who was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Wednesday night before a record crowd of 1,150.