New documentary ‘The Loyola Project’ tells the story of the 1963 Loyola Ramblers basketball team

By Isabelle Earl
The Loyola Project Basketball
In this March 23, 1963, file photo, Loyola coach George Ireland, right, bends over to issue orders to his team that was trailing Cincinnati in the final game of the National Collegiate basketball championship at Louisville, Ky. Players, from left to right, are: John Egan, Vic Rouse, Jerry Harkness and Ron Miller. Loyola Chicago guard Lucas Williamson is lending his voice and perspective to an upcoming documentary. The film is about the Ramblers' barrier-breaking team that won the 1963 NCAA championship. AP Photo
The Loyola Project Basketball
In this March 23, 1963, file photo, Loyola coach George Ireland, right, bends over to issue orders to his team that was trailing Cincinnati in the final game of the National Collegiate basketball championship at Louisville, Ky. Players, from left to right, are: John Egan, Vic Rouse, Jerry Harkness and Ron Miller. Loyola Chicago guard Lucas Williamson is lending his voice and perspective to an upcoming documentary. The film is about the Ramblers' barrier-breaking team that won the 1963 NCAA championship. AP Photo

New documentary ‘The Loyola Project’ tells the story of the 1963 Loyola Ramblers basketball team

By Isabelle Earl
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A new documentary highlights the 1963 Loyola Ramblers basketball team won the NCAA championship and broke down racial barriers during the civil rights movement.

Reset examines and celebrates the historic Chicago-based team by getting a closer look at The Loyola Project.

GUESTS: Patrick Creadon, director of The Loyola Project

Lucas Williamson, narrator for The Loyola Project and current co-captain of the Loyola Ramblers men’s basketball team