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Today in WV History
19 Jun

As general manager of the Chicago Bulls, Rod Thorn selected Michael Jordan third overall in the NBA Draft

Athlete Rodney King "Rod" Thorn, born May 23, 1941 in Princeton, was a West Virginia University basketball All-American (1962-63). Thorn was Princeton High School's best basketball and baseball player and was heavily recruited by college teams. Th...

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