But his success was a surprise to the racing establishment

he led SLU to the NIT Championship and was named the 1949 AP Player of the year

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at the rink or on the ice

He would be awarded a Purple Heart and Silver Star for his actions during World War II

March 1950 Sport Cover (George Mikan, Minneapolis Lakers) Finish:24x30 Stretched Canvas But his success was aThe March 1950 SPORT Cover features George Mikan of the Minneapolis Lakers. SPORT Magazine, which ran from 1946 to 2000, celebrated what its editors accurately anticipated would be the coming explosion of interest in professional and amateur sport in post war North America. Read more about the history of SPORT magazine here. (https: thesportgallery. ca pages about sport magazine) Take home a piece of history with a SPORT Magazine cover, available as a