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50 Years Ago, Orioles Ruled the Hardwood

This year marks the 50th anniversary of a St. Louis Park championship.

With the 2012 Minnesota Boys Basketball State Tournament starting today, it seems appropriate to honor a team that made its mark on this event 50 years ago.

The 1962 Orioles basketball team won the state championship, defeating more than 480 schools for the prize in what was a one-class, eight-team event.

Park finished the season 22-2. The late Lloyd Holm, who coached the team, was inducted into the St. Louis Park Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005. Last year, the entire team received a "Team of Distinction" award.

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You can read more about the '62 Orioles in this Sun Sailor piece.

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