History is filled with stories of near misses. Dewey (almost) over Truman. Pickett nearly breaking through at Gettysburg. Several horses nearly winning the Triple Crown. Maxwell Smart always missing it “by that much.” (Kids, Google “Get Smart” to know what I am referring to). One near miss in sports history involved an alumnus of CUA Read More
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The Archivist’s Nook: The Pride of the Cardinals
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