Jan. 10, 1956: Delegates at the 50th NCAA Convention approve the first College Division championship (basketball, for 1957); the NCAA treasurer reports the Association to be in stable financial condition for the first time.

On January 10 1956

Jan. 10, 1956: Delegates at the 50th NCAA Convention approve the first College Division championship (basketball, for 1957); the NCAA treasurer reports the Association to be in stable financial condition for the first time.

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Sources: “In the Arena: The NCAA’s First Century” by Joseph N. Crowley, NCAA News and Champion magazine archives, the NCAA Media Center, and NCAA record books 

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