Branch McCracken

145 S Chestnut St, Monrovia, IN 46157

Esteemed basketball player and coach Emmett Branch McCracken was born in Monrovia in 1908. He led Monrovia High School to Tri-State Tournament wins in 1925 and 1926 as two-time MVP. McCracken played for Indiana University from 1927-1930. 


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