Roger Strong '80 and Greg Gilliam '81, Longwood Basketball, Pay Tribute to Jimmy Yarbrough '82/'96

from Lancers Past · host Rohn Brown

Roger Strong and Greg Gilliam were pioneers. They enrolled at Longwood in the first year of full co-education in 1976-77 and were on the first Men's Basketball team. In the last game of a 2-12 season, their beloved teammate - Jimmy Yarbrough made history in a 134-93 loss. The 5-6 Yarbrough scored 46 points and made 16 field goals, records that still stand today. Listen to Roger and Greg talk about their unique experiences at Longwood and beyond – and their friend, the late Jimmy Yarbrough.

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