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Eight banners hang above the Muncie Fieldhouse commemorating the Bearcats' state championships in boys' basketball, as pictured Sunday, April 7. Muncie Southside's 2001 state championship banner is also hung. Kyle Smedley, DN
A jersey formerly worn by Muncie Central boys' basketball alumni Rick Jones is showcased at the memorabilia room in the Muncie Fieldhouse March 25. Jones won the 1962-63 Indiana Mr. Basketball award and was named an Indiana All-Star. Kyle Smedley, DN
A jersey formerly worn by Muncie Central boys' basketball alumni Ray McCallum is framed in the memorabilia room at the Muncie Fieldhouse March 25. McCallum was a starter for Muncie Central's 1978 and 1979 state championship teams. Kyle Smedley, DN
A blueprint of the Muncie Fieldhouse's interior is showcased in the memorabilia room at the Muncie Fieldhouse March 25. The Muncie Fieldhouse has a capacity of more than 7,000. Kyle Smedley, DN
A sign showcasing the history of Muncie Central boys' basketball hangs in the memorabilia room of the Muncie Fieldhouse March 25. Below the sign is a small case filled with artifacts from Muncie Central alumni Jack Moore. Kyle Smedley, DN
A glass case in the Muncie Fieldhouse memorabilia room showcases an array of artifiacts from the 1960s, '70s and '90s March 25. The center piece claims Muncie, Ind., to be the basketball capital of Indiana. Kyle Smedley, DN
A trophy case with three boys' basketball state championship trophies is displayed outside the Muncie Fieldhouse Sunday, April 7. The Bearcats have won eight state championships, all between the 1920s and 1980s. Kyle Smedley, DN
The south entrance to the Muncie Fieldhouse pays homage to the history of the venue, as pictured Sunday, April 7. The Muncie Fieldhouse held its first game in 1928. Kyle Smedley, DN
Muncie Central's mascot, the Bearcat, is featured center court at the Muncie Fieldhouse, Sunday, April 7. The court is named "Bill Harrell Court", named after the Bearcats' state championship-winning coach in the 1970s, '80s and '90s. Kyle Smedley, DN
Old signs promoting the Muncie Fieldhouse's rules concerning smoking and seating area etiquette hang in a tunnel Sunday, April 7. The Muncie Fieldhouse is 96 years old. Kyle Smedley, DN
