Jan. 13, 1971: Freshman eligibility in all championships except University Division basketball and postseason football is approved.

On January 13 1971

Jan. 13, 1971: Freshman eligibility in all championships except University Division basketball and postseason football is approved.

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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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