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October 1

October 1

This day in sports history October 1

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October 2017: In response to allegations and an FBI investigation, the NCAA forms the independent Commission on College Basketball, chaired by former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. The commission is charged with examining the relationship among youth basketball organizations, the NCAA and its member schools, agents, shoe companies and the NBA and recommending comprehensive changes.

October 1, 2017 14

Oct. 1, 1987: Richard Schultz succeeds Walter Byers as NCAA executive director. Byers served in the position for 36 years.

October 1, 1987 18

October 1980: The first NCAA women’s sports committees are formed (the Divisions II and III Women’s Basketball Committees are the first to meet).

October 1, 1980 21

Rookie Phenomenon: Ameche Sets Record with Back-to-Back 100-Yard Games

October 1, 1955 8

Oct. 1, 1951: Walter Byers becomes the first full-time executive director of the NCAA after serving since 1947 as part-time executive assistant.

October 1, 1951 18

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