Fun Facts About March Madness
While March Madness is now a global phenomenon, the term actually originated with Illinois high school basketball in 1939. Henry V. Porter, an official with the Illinois High School Association, first used the phrase to describe the intense excitement of the state’s championship games. It wasn't until the 1980s that the term gained national traction after sports broadcaster Brent Musburger, who had covered the Illinois games, used it during an NCAA tournament broadcast. Today, the tournament is known for its high-stakes environment, even down to the specialized courts; these temporary…
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