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3
Olympic long jump medalists from Mississippi: Edward Gordon of
Jackson (gold in '32), Ralph Boston of Laurel (gold in 1960,
silver in '64, bronze in '68) and Larry Myricks of Jackson
(bronze in '88).

6
SEC football championships won by Ole Miss.

7
College World Series appearances by Mississippi State.

51-20-5
Mississippi's record against Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl
football rivalry.

1996
Year that Mississippi State made its lone Final Four appearance,
losing to Syracuse in the national semifinals in East Rutherford,
N.J.