Top of the Hill
by Mark Hostutler
Much has been made of Barack Obama’s affinity for the sport of basketball.
Whether or not the president’s skills have been sensationalized by the media, one thing is certain: The 6-1 lefty would be wise not to challenge the tallest man to ever occupy a seat on Capitol Hill to a game of one-on-one.
Before his successful forays into politics and business, Tom McMillen was a gentle giant on the hardwood, not to mention a behemoth in the classroom. His exploits on the court almost a half-century ago have secured his spot in the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2013. McMillen, as well as coaching legends Gene Keady and Rollie Massimino, will be inducted in November.
Read more: http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2013/07/tom-mcmillen-house-of-representatives
