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Jurassic to Joplin at the Museum of the Gulf Coast.

Rhoden Keeps Historic Company George Rhoden of Morgan State didn’t catch anyone by surprise at the 1951 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Seattle. That happens when you’re not only the defending champion, but also reigning world-record holder, a combination of honors not yet seen in the 400 meters/440 yards. Any suspense would come in how Rhoden dealt with the 440/220 double, one only successfully achieved by Herb McKenley of Illinois in 1946 and 1947. Rhoden handled it masterfull...