Emmett Till’s funeral was held in 1955. His mother called Chicago Defender, one of the country’s leading black newspaper and Jet magazine to cover the story. With the help of Medgar Evers, NAACP secretary, she decided to have an open casket funeral. That decision changed history.
LSU loaded the bases with one out in the eighth, creating a prime opportunity to stretch the lead.
Ole Miss threw out Drew Bianco at second base as Jordan Thompson tried to tag from third. Thompson jogged. He didn't reach home plate before the out.
Mainieri can't believe it.