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New Marker Unveiled To Honor Una, Jeff Mcintyre

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A new marker was unveiled to honor the University of North Alabama as being the only college football team in history to win three consecutive national championships- The TimesDaily 

There's 'No Place Like Home' For Una Lions, Jeff Hodges

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News article in The Florence Times-Tri-Cities Daily on the impact Flowers Hall has for the UNA Lions and their at home win ratio.

Hall Of Fame- Hal Self (Induction Class Of 1990), University Of North Alabama

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Hal Self-- Hall of Fame Class induction of 1990. The Flowers Hall Annex, now known as the UNA Athletics Offices, was renamed in honor of Self (Self Field House)

Director Of Physical Education, Diorama 1949

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Hubert A. Flowers was Director of Physical Education. Flowers Hall was named after him.

Flowers Hall To Undergo Updates For Division I Move, Jacob Cole

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Updates to Flowers Hall to compete in Division I athletics--The Flor-Ala

Flowers Fought Long And Hard For Athletics, Ronald Thomas

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News article from The Flor-Ala on Eddie Flowers and Flowers Hall

Vanderbilt Vs. Florence State Program, Vanderbilt University

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Selected excerpts from the souvenir program for the November 21, 1959, football game in which Florence State and Vanderbilt competed at Dudley Field. The excerpt contains information and photographs about this early era of UNA football history.

The Official Ncaa Division Ii Football Championship Program, 1985, National Collegiate Athletic Association

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Selected excerpts from the official championship program for the Palm Bowl, 1985 NCAA Division II Football Championship held on December 14, 1985, at McAllen Memorial Stadium in McAllen, Texas. The program includes the winners’ bracket, information on UNA’s offensive and defensive lines, and an overview of the team and school.

The Official Ncaa Division Ii Football Championship Program, 1994, National Collegiate Athletic Association

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Selected excerpts from the official 1994 Division II Football Championship program. The game was held at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Alabama on December 10, 1994. Thus, the excerpt contains information about UNA as a host institution for the game and Braly stadium, as well as information on the Harlon Hill trophy award and typical game statistics.

The Official Ncaa Division Ii Football Championship Program, Dec. 11, 1993, National Collegiate Athletic Association

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Selected excerpts from The Official 1993 NCAA Division II Football Championship Program hosted by the University of North Alabama at Braly Municipal Stadium, Florence, Alabama on December 11th, 1993, in which UNA competed against Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

The Official Ncaa Division Ii Football Championship Program, Dec. 9, 1995, Ncaa

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Selected excerpts from The Official 1995 NCAA Division II Football Championship Program hosted by the University of North Alabama at Braly Municipal Stadium, Florence, Alabama on December 9th, 1995, in which UNA competed against Ferris State University.

Ncaaction - Official Souvenir Program, Ncaa Quarterfinal Competition, Una Vs. Virginia Union University, Jeff Hodges, Una Student Photographers

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Selected excerpts from the NCAAction - Official Souvenir Program pertaining to the NCAA Division II Quarterfinal Competition in which UNA competed against Virginia Union University on November 26th, 1983, before advancing to the semifinals on December 3rd.

Ncaaction - Official Souvenir Program, Ncaa Division Ii Semifinal Competition, Una Vs. Central State University Of Ohio, Jeff Hodges, Una Student Photographers

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Selected excerpts from the NCAAction - Official Souvenir Program pertaining to the NCAA Division II Semifinal Competition in which UNA competed against Central State University of Ohio on December 3rd, 1983.

''Una Ncaa Division Ii National Champs!!'', Times Daily

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Souvenir edition of the Times Daily in honor of the University of North Alabama Men’s Basketball Team’s win in the NCAA Division II National Championship of 1979. The newspaper includes various articles related to community celebration of the team and information on individual players.

1959 Florence State College Basketball Media Guide, Florence State College, News Bureau

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Media guide for the 1959 Florence State College Lions basketball team. The guide includes a variety of information on the team, schedule, statistics, prospects, and history.

Flowers Hall Construction Pamphlet, Barr & Tune Associates, B.H. Craig Construction Co., T. D. Lloyd

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Florence State University pamphlet discussing the August 1972 completion of the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department facilities, now known as Flowers Hall. The document includes photographs of the building's façade and illustrations of its floor plans. The building area includes 97, 311 square feet with a construction cost of $2,400,000. After construction, the entirely air-conditioned facility affords space for a variety of activities including gymnastics, rhythm, wrestling, badminton, varsity athletics, basketball, swimming, weight training, research, classrooms, offices, and volleyball.

1993 Softball - Gulf South Conference Champions: 1983, 1986, 1987, University Of North Alabama

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The pamphlet discusses the 1993 University of the North Alabama Softball season, including the schedule, players, and statistics. In addition, the history of UNA’s championship success at the 1983, 1986, and 1987 Gulf South Conference Championships is highlighted alongside notable accomplishments in the history of the team since its foundation by Coach Ande Jones in 1983.

''Lions Win Ncaa Division Ii Title - 1979 National Champions!'', The Flor-Ala

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Excerpts from the Flor-Ala publication announcing the University of North Alabama basketball team’s success in the NCAA Division II 1979 National Championship game. The newspaper includes images, statistics, and game recaps.

Rise & Roar: First Year In Division I, University Of North Alabama

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Selected pages from the September 22, 2018, publication of the Rise and Roar football promotional magazine outlining UNA’s first year after the transition to Division I of the NCAA. The included pages offer a recollection of the first games played, as well as a short timeline of information relevant to the history of football at the University of North Alabama.

Florence State University Basketball Recruitment Letter, E. E. Billingham

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Basketball recruitment letter and statistic sheet sent by Coach E.E. Billingham in 1971.

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----Page 1---- 

FLORENCE STATE UNIVERSITY 

FLORENCE, ALABAMA 35630 

205-766-4100 

DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS 

I would like to take this opportunity to inform you about Florence State University in Florence, Alabama. 

We are a small Southern University (3300 students) just starting to get off the ground in a vigorous basketball program and we need prospects of your caliber, if we are going to accomplish our goals. We are having our most successful start in a long time but will graduate five seniors and need to have a good …

1961-62 Florence State Lions Basketball Media Guide, Pete Kelley, Florence Herald Print

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Media guide for the 1961-62 Florence State College Lions basketball team. The guide includes a variety of information on the teams, schedule, statistics, team members, prospects, and history.

Florence State College Basketball 1963-64, Glenn Stephens

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Pamphlet concerned with the 1963-64 Florence State College Basketball Season, including historical information, reference to Athletic Director H.A. “Eddie” Flowers, Head Basketball Coach Edmond E. Billingham, and team images, statistics, and facts.

Muscle Shoals Invitational Tournament Program, Florence Herald

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Program for the Muscle Shoals Invitational Basketball Tournament held at the Sheffield, Alabama community center on Friday and Saturday, December 16-17, 1955. The tournament includes participating institutions, such as Birmingham-Southern College, Howard College, (Troy) Alabama State Teachers College, and (Florence) Alabama State Teachers College. The program features lists of team players and statistics.

A History Of Athletics At The University Of North Alabama, Una Sports Information Department

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A pdf of excerpts from A History of Athletics at the University of North Alabama, a catalog compiled by the Sports Information Department depicting various athletic achievements throughout UNA’s history. The selected documents range from 1993 to 2003 with information dating back to the university’s founding as LaGrange College in 1830. The document also includes earlier mascot depictions and relevant iconography. Additional information outside of the provided excerpts is available via an in-person appointment at the archives.

University Of North Alabama: Athletics Year In Review, Una Sports Information Department

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A pdf compiled of excerpts from the University of North Alabama: Athletics Year in Review. The included pages provide information on various awards attained by UNA athletic teams within the given year they represent, as well as final statistics and results. Available years include: 1992-1993, 1994-1995, 1995-1996, 1996, 1997, 1998-1999, 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, and 2004-2005. Additional information and full review access are available upon request via an in-person appointment at the archives.

"Rise And Roar - University Of North Alabama Move To Division I", University Of North Alabama

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“Rise and Roar: University of North Alabama Move to Division I” is a booklet of information concerning the transitional period of UNA athletics within the NCAA Atlantic Sun Conference. The booklet offers photographs and insight into the reasoning and benefit of the transition both in the university and the larger community.

Resolution Declaring The Intent Of Una To Participate In Ncaa Division I Athletics, University Of North Alabama Board Of Trustees

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Resolution created by the University of North Alabama Board of Trustees declaring the intention of participating in Division I Athletics of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). The resolution outlines the benefits of the transition to the university and community, as well as the various steps that will be executed to accomplish the transition. At the time of the document publication, the transition was expected to be accomplished in the summer of 2014 or thereafter.