Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Garrett House
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2019
1. Garrett House Marker
Inscription.
Garrett House. . William "Bill" Garrett (1929-1974) was on the Shelbyville, IN High School basketball team when they won the 1947 state championship and was named Indiana's Mr. Basketball. He attended IUB 1947-1951; was the first African-American basketball player in the Big Ten. He was named All-American in 1951. Garrett played with the Harlem Globetrotters, taught at Crispus Attucks High School, coached the basketball team, and was named Indiana Coach of the Year for 1959. He was Assistant Dean for Student Services at IUPUI from 1973 until his death in 1974.
William "Bill" Garrett (1929-1974) was on the Shelbyville, IN High School basketball team when they won the 1947 state championship and was named Indiana's Mr. Basketball. He attended IUB 1947-1951; was the first African-American basketball player in the Big Ten. He was named All-American in 1951. Garrett played with the Harlem Globetrotters, taught at Crispus Attucks High School, coached the basketball team, and was named Indiana Coach of the Year for 1959. He was Assistant Dean for Student Services at IUPUI from 1973 until his death in 1974.
Erected by Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.
Location. 39° 46.465′ N, 86° 11.03′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Hine Street west of Limestone Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1305 Hine Street, Indianapolis IN 46202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Boaz House (within shouting distance of this marker); Rubins House (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery House (within shouting distance of
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2019
2. Garrett House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
