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March 27, 1939: Where Madness Began

March 27th is the birthday of the NCAA Championship game! ๐ŸŽ‚ In 1939, the Oregon Webfoots topped Ohio State 46-33 in Evanston, Illinois, to become the first kings of the court. Led by John Dickโ€™s 15 points, Oregon set the standard for every champion that followed. Subscribe to celebrate sports history every day! ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ† #MarchMadness #CBB #NCAA #OregonDucks #BasketballHistory

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