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1. www.texarkanagazette.com › news › 2021Pioneer among us | Vernon Murphy's historic path from the ...

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   Murphy was born and raised in Texarkana and went on to play basketball at the University of Arkansas in the fall of 1968, where he still holds records for his skill. Murphy ended up back...

2. arkansasrazorbacks.com › among_the_firstAmong the first scholarship players | Arkansas Razorbacks

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   Nov 7, 2014 · The towering center/forward Vernon Murphy of Texarkana, Texas, headlined much success on the hardwoods as a Razorback from 1969-1972. Murphy was one of the first African-Americans to play...

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   Who was the first African American student at University of Arkansas?

   • The first African American student, James McGahee, attended the University of Arkansas in 1872, following the university's opening in 1871 during the Reconstruction era, to “prepare for the ministry of the Episcopal Church”. He is noted as having a grade average deemed excellent.

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   Why do people call the Hogs at University of Arkansas?

   • Fans of the University of Arkansas have been "Calling the Hogs" since the 1920s. This tradition, which refers to the school's most popular cheer at sporting events, is said to have begun when a group of farmers attending a game began issuing hog calls to encourage a lagging Razorback football team.

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4. arkansasrazorbacks.com › richardson-to-be-honoredRichardson to be honored as Difference Maker | Arkansas ...

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   Oct 11, 2021 · Along with other Razorback trailblazers like Darrell Brown and Hiram McBeth in football and Thomas Johnson, Vernon Murphy and Almer Lee in men’s basketball, Richardson broke down barriers with ...

5. fayettevilleflyer.com › 2021/10/12 › ua-to-honorUA to honor first African-American scholarship football ...

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   Oct 12, 2021 · In addition to the plaque dedication, Richardson’s family will be the honored guests at the lighting of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Friday at 7:40 p.m. as well as serve as honorary captains for the Auburn-Arkansas game at 11 a.m. on Saturday.

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   University of Arkansas. The University of Arkansas ( U of A, UArk, or UA) is a public land-grant research university in Fayetteville, Arkansas. [5] It is the flagship [6] campus of the University of Arkansas System. Founded as Arkansas Industrial University in 1871, classes were first held in 1872, with its present name adopted in 1899.

   • Motto in English: "To Advance with Truth as our Leader"
   • Campus: Small city, 412 acres (1.67 km²)

   • Students: 32,140 (Fall 2023)

7. www.hogstats.com › players › playerHogStats.com :: Player Information :: Vernon Murphy

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   HogStats.com bio for Arkansas basketball player Vernon Murphy. HogStats.com. Follow HogStats on X! Stats, facts, updates, news. ... #14 Vernon Murphy 6-6, 185 Forward ...

8. news.uark.edu › articles › 57930Jon Richardson to Be Honored as Difference Maker | University ...

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   Oct 12, 2021 · – Just more than a half-century ago, Jon Richardson stepped on the field as the first African-American scholarship football player at the University of Arkansas. Along with other Razorback trailblazers like Darrell Brown and Hiram McBeth in football and Thomas Johnson, Vernon Murphy and Almer Lee in men's basketball, Richardson broke down ...