1993 Classic Draft Picks #28
Referee: Ken Falkner, Humphrey, Reynolds
Player: Bill Edwards, Wright State
Opposing player: Brian Dawson, Akron Zips
Context
Bill Edwards, played for Wright State (Mid-Continent) from 1989-1993. Brian Dawson played for the Akron Zips (Mid-Continent) from 1990-1992. If that is true, these players met 2 times, both during the 1991-92 season (sports-reference.com):
Jan 16, 1992 @ Wright State (Ervin J. Nutter Center). Referees were: Falkner, Humphrey, Reynolds
Feb 8, 1992 @ Akron (James A. Rhodes Arena). Referees were: Eynon, Murphy, Norris
I was able to access the Wright State University Basketball Media Guide from 1992-93, which features box scores from both these games.
If we assume the home team was wearing light jerseys and the away team wore dark jerseys, this photo was likely from the January 16, 1992 @ Wright State where the referees were: Falkner, Humphrey, Reynolds. Also identified in the photo by a reader: “The white-haired guy is assistant coach Jim Ehler. To the left is assistant coach Jim Brown.”
Officials on the game January 16, 1992: Falkner, Humphrey, Reynolds
This is from the cover of Wright State’s 1992-93 Basketball Media Guide.
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