June 7, 2007

Deaths of Baylor University athletes shocked the community

By Bob Banta
AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF

ROUND ROCK -- Few motorists who drive over the Mays Street Bridge in downtown Round Rock realize that one of the most tragic events in the city's history occurred on the railroad tracks below.

In his book, "The Immortal Ten," author Todd Copeland recounts a collision that occurred Jan. 22, 1927, between an International-Great Northern Railroad train and a bus carrying the Baylor University basketball team at a crossing where the bridge now stands.

Ten young men were flung to their deaths or killed on impact. Twelve more people were injured and sustained lifelong physical and emotional scars.

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