7/10/2023 3:46:25 PM
The resilient journey of the Missouri Athletic Club began after its success in the 1904 Fair Olympic competition. With ambitious plans to expand its athletic program and participate in various competitions, the MAC attracted talented athletes. Notable events like the Cross Country Marathon and the Mississippi River Swim brought fame, while boxing, wrestling, water polo, basketball, and baseball all thrived. The Club's social aspects also flourished. However, tragedy struck in 1914 with a devastating fire, leaving the Club's future uncertain. The gripping series will delve into the MAC's heroic resurgence from the ashes and its remarkable rise to glory in the "tinseled twenties."
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