Report on TOS says Ben McGilmer, a key member of Ralph Miller’s 1970 6 pack championship team, has passed away. An Army vet who came back to Iowa and finished his education and career with the Hawks. That team had several high profile players but IMO, they do not have the success they achieved without Ben and his stellar play. Best wishes and condolences to his family and many friends.
Ben McGilmer passes away
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Oh yes, my first memory of Iowa basketball in my youth was the great 1969-70 team. That team spawned a life long addiction to Iowa Hoops.
As the OP mentioned, Ben M was a big part of that team’s success.
As the OP mentioned, Ben M was a big part of that team’s success.
RIP Ben. Great player. Fond memories of him playing bongos with Mother Blues at Li'l Bill's and also at Gabe's.
Sounds like a great man well ahead of his time when it came to diversity.
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Loved watching Ben McGilmer play. So sorry to hear this news. Prayers to his family and friends. R.I.P.
Would have easily won the “sixth man of the year” award had there been one back then. As a student, I loved watching him play in the old field-house, even from behind the support column.
RIP Ben.
RIP Ben.
On a team full of stars, Ben was the role player and he played his role very well. Truly sorry to read of his passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ben's family. All of the Hawkeye family will miss Ben.
I just saw this three years late:
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I remember a couple of times when the game became tight and Ralph Miller would send Ben into the game.
Expectations would be high and the Field House would absolutely erupt with cheering and foot stomping!
He always delivered and with style.
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I remember a couple of times when the game became tight and Ralph Miller would send Ben into the game.
Expectations would be high and the Field House would absolutely erupt with cheering and foot stomping!
He always delivered and with style.
I was in junior high and have great memories of that team. The Hawks could light up the score board. R.I.P. Big Ben.
Heck I thought it just happened, was living is SC and didn't get the news previously.
