James Meredith
Shot by a sniper
What made the 1962 Ole Miss football season historically unique for the program?
It was the only season in school history where Ole Miss finished undefeated and untied.
Who integrated Ole Miss?
James Meredith
How did Ross Barnett respond to Meredith’s admission before the riot?
He publicly tried to block Meredith from enrolling
How many people were killed at the riot at Ole Miss?
-Two people
What book did James Meredith write talking about his experience at Ole Miss?
Three Years in Mississippi
What conference title did they win that year? (No Abbreviations)
Southeastern Conference
What organization helped James Meredith file a court case vs Ole Miss?
NAACP
What ultimately allowed James Meredith to safely attend classes at Ole Miss?
-Federal court orders enforced by U.S. troops
-Troops protecting him
What has a head, a tail, but no body?
a coin
When did Meredith officially register for classes at Ole Miss?
1962
Were any Black players on the Ole Miss team in 1962?
no
What year does James Meredith graduate from Ole Miss?
1966
Which president ordered federal marshals and National Guard troops to enforce Meredith’s enrollment?
JFK
The more you score, the less time you have.
What am I?
A game clock
What was James Meredith's first run in with racism?
On a train because he refused to sit in the overcrowded black section
Who was the quarterback?
Glynn Griffing
Where is Ole Miss located?
Oxford, Mississippi.
Who was the governor of Mississippi that publicly opposed integration at Ole Miss?
Ross Barnett
What major bowl game did Ole Miss win to finish their undefeated season?
Sugar Bowl
What years was James Montgomery in the military?
1955 - 1960
Who was the head coach of the team?
Johnny Vaught
Before 1962, who was allowed to attend Ole Miss?
Whites
What was the main disagreement between Mississippi and the federal government in 1962?
Enrolling James Meredith to Ole Miss
What did the riot demonstrate about the relationship between Mississippi and the federal government?
-The federal government will make you abide by the law