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Mizzou basketball to retire John Brown’s number

Mizzou men’s basketball is retiring the jersey of a Tiger star from the 1970’s.

John Brown was named first-team all-Big Eight after his junior and senior seasons. He was named an all-American in 1973. Brown also played for the U.S. Olympic team in 1972.

Brown’s No. 50 jersey will be retired during a ceremony at halftime of the Ole Miss game on Mar. 9. Mizzou has also retired Derrick Chievous’ jersey this season.

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