Glory Road is an American film directed by James Gartner and released on January 13, 2006. The film is based on a true story and deals with the events leading to the 1966 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship, in which Texas Western College (now the University of Texas at El Paso) head coach Don Haskins led a team with an all-black starting lineup, a first in NCAA history.
40 years ago, Don Haskins went on the recruiting trail to find the best talent in the land, black or white. 7 blacks and 5 whites made up the legendary 1965-66 Texas Western Miners. They were mocked and ridiculed for their showboating and flaunting of black players on the court. Yet, in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, Haskins and his Miners came together as a team united to reach the National Championship game against powerhouse Kentucky. Written by jeffmellinger@astound.net
