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Standouts in Hall of Fame selected te.'lm captam fof each of the four season. Not only was Loper regarded an outstanding team leader, buL he was also a leading poimmak– er, having averaged about 20 points per game. pounds, handled "jump b-.1!1" respon– sibilities after each shot was made. "Back then every time someone made a shot. we had to have a jump ball at center court and I was the dcsi&rnat.cd jumper," Loper said. Loper not only excelled in basket– ball but he also played baseball and football. Baseball was first organized at East Central during the 1928-29 sca- SeeECCC, Page3A

Loper sa.d the sport of basketball ha~ obvioU:Iy t-hanged a great deal over the pas. I 0 years. Besides :.1e notable difference in .ze, speed ..n,1 'trcngth, Loper, who stood 5'11 and weighed about 170

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