This short shows highlights from several basketball games at two postseason tournaments in 1956. They include the quarterfinal, semifinal, and final games of the National Invitation Tournament; the semifinal and final games of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament; and the NCAA All-Star game.
Harry Wismer
Narrator (voice)
Arlen Bockhorn
Himself (uncredited)
Gene Brown
Himself (uncredited)
This short shows highlights from several basketball games at two postseason tournaments in 1956. They include the quarterfinal, semifinal, and final games of the National Invitation Tournament; the semifinal and final games of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament; and the NCAA All-Star game.
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