Milan, Indiana wins the 1954 State Championship

On a cold March night in Butler Fieldhouse, the Indians of tiny Milan High School (enrollment 162) defeated the mighty Muncie Central Bearcats (enrollment 1,662), to win the state championship and secure their place in Hoosier Folklore.

The movie "Hoosiers" featuring Gene Hackman is based on the small town of Milan, IN winning the 1954 State Championship