Marquette Celebrating 1977 National Title 50th Anniversary
Season-long celebration highlighted by team reunion
Marquette University will honor the 50th anniversary of the 1977 men’s basketball national championship with a season-long, campus-wide celebration beginning this summer.
The 1976-77 Marquette men’s basketball team beat North Carolina, 67-59, to win the national title under legendary head coach Al McGuire, who retired at the conclusion of the campaign. The team posted a record of 25-7 en route to the school’s first and only national crown. The squad was ranked No. 7 in the nation in the final Associated Press rankings and defeated Cincinnati, Kansas State, Wake Forest and UNC Charlotte before meeting the Tar Heels.
The season-long celebration will be highlighted by a team reunion event and recognition around a weekend home game at Fiserv Forum during the BIG EAST season. Initiatives honoring the championship include:
- Design of special 1977 era uniform to be worn during the season
- Creation of 50th anniversary merchandise (available beginning in July at Marquette Spirit Shop)
- Screening of NBC Sports television broadcast of title game
- Recognition of fans who attended championship game and season ticket members since 1977
- 1977-themed fan giveaways at Fiserv Forum
- Season-long display of 1977 memorabilia (trophy, uniforms, media guide, title-game tickets)
- Marquette Magazine feature
- Social media features/content focused on team’s run to the championship
As preparations continue to celebrate our 50th anniversary, now is the perfect time to become part of the next chapter of Marquette men’s basketball.
Place a deposit on 2026-27 season tickets today to secure priority access during Marquette Select in August.
For more information or questions call the ticket office at 414.288.4668 or email athletics@marquette.edu.
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