The George Mason College Patriots

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Title

The George Mason College Patriots

Subject

GMC Patriots

Description

This spread features the 1968–69 George Mason men’s basketball team during a tough season filled with injuries and challenges. Led by captain Jim Heston and Coach Hap Spuhler, the team fought hard despite limited wins. Interestingly, this was the first year all GMC teams were called the “Patriots,” though how the name came to be is still unclear.

Creator

George Mason College

Publisher

George Mason University Libraries. Special Collections Research Center

Date

1969

Contributor

Aidan Scarborough HIST 390 Spring 2025

Format

Book

Type

Text

Files

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Citation

George Mason College, “The George Mason College Patriots,” Mason History, accessed April 26, 2025, https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/items/show/265.

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