WMOK spoke with local historian Bob Lingle for Coffee Break on May 6, 2024.
We discussed the following topics:
- How basketball evolved
- 1924 Centennial
- Summer of 1924 – changed name of high school
- Uniforms
- Fellow coaches
- Longest coaches
- Back in the day players
- 3 coaches
- 1st Regional Tournament Win
- State Tournament
- IHSA
- 1st District Tournament
- High School doubled in size
- 2 other district wins
- 1933 Official nickname – Trojans
- Other school teams
- Civitan Park
- Fast Pitch
Hear WMOK’s full Coffee Break with Local Historian Bob Lingle below:
Kiwanis Scholarship Spaghetti Supper Tomorrow Night - Saturday March 29th
19m ago
Consolidated Election to take place on Tuesday April 1 in Metropolis IL
(WMOK) Metropolis, IL -
Mar 26, 2025
Join the Metropolis Public Library Book Club: Discover 'The River We Remember
(WMOK) Metropolis, IL - The Metropolis Public Library is thrilled to announce the selection for April's book club! This month, members and new participants alike are invited to dive into the captivating narrative of *The River We Remember* by William Kent Krueger. Set against the backdrop of a Minnesota town, this engr...
Mar 25, 2025
If Elected Mayor What Are Your Personal Goals and Priorities in the Next Four Years - Metropolis Mayoral Debate - 3.17.25
Mar 25, 2025
What's Your Stance on Sunday Alcohol Sales in the City of Metropolis Both in Restaurants and In Stores - Metropolis Mayoral Debate - 3.17.25
Mar 25, 2025
Comments