From collection New Albany Public Library News Collection
The 1973 heroes come home
1973 Team: Julius scored 25 points and Norman scored 21, New Albany won 84-79 against South Bend Adams. Seven out of the 12 came back to be honored, those who attended Friday's festivities were: Bill Finley, a starting guard on the '73 team and current assistant coach at NAHS; Mike Carter, the teams sixth man; Norman Mukes; Bob Grant; Rick Haws; Howard McLean and Dave Townsend. Julius Norman; Dale Slaughter; Don Perry; Charlie Mitchell and Marty Yeager were unable to attend. Kirby Overman, who was the 1973 coach. Date listed on newspaper page is incorrect. See page 1A: "Champions return home" - photograph of Norman and Bill. 1973 Was the year Green Valley beat Mt. Tabor for the NA-FC elementary championship