As the 75th anniversary of the NCAA Final Four approaches, we take a look back into history through the eyes of long-time Final Four photographer, Rich Clarkson.

A turning point for the evolution of the sport of basketball was the Civil Rights Movement. Clarkson documented an All-White team losing to an All-Black starting lineup for the first time — the story was later told through the motion picture ‘Glory Road’.

Watch the video below to hear his story:

It’s called the “Game of Change” and for good reason.

The 1963 game with Mississippi State vs. Loyola Chicago is one of the most memorable sporting events in the civil rights movement. It served as a vehicle to challenge racial segregation in athletics helping to forever change college basketball and advance civil rights in this country.

Mississippi State’s team had to overcome unwritten laws that prohibited them from playing integrated teams. The team snuck out of town in darkness before the Governor could order them to not leave.

The Loyola Chicago team, which featured four African-American starters, eventually went on the win the National Championship.

Rich Clarkson was there to document and photograph it all — his pictures are showcased in the video along with some players from that game.

Check it out here on Yahoo Sports!

Watch as photographer Rich Clarkson shares his favorite photographs and stories from KU athletics, NCAA Final Fours, Sports Illustrated, Topeka Capital Journal, and more in a conversation with broadcaster Gary Bender.

Since 1952, Rich Clarkson has been a staple of the NCAA Final Four Tournament documenting history. From the emergence of the black athlete to the different style of the game, Rich has been travelled the road to the Final Four 57 times.

With that, Charlie Rose and CBS News This Morning gave him some airtime this year on the Monday morning of the Championship game.

Take a look below on the insider’s look into the mind of the ‘Legendary Final Four photog’ Rich Clarkson.

The Kansas City star newspaper also profiled Rich in their story on Kansas’ Final Four win. Take a look here.

As a collective group of 5 photographers covering the 2011 Men’s Final Four in Houston,TX we have nearly every angle and scenario planned out. In the end it’s often exciting to see what each individual on the team walked away with in images. No perspective goes undocumented.

-JD

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