As we conclude the 2023-24 Morgan State Athletics season, we embark on a journey through time to delve into the rich history of our athletic program. Over the coming weeks, we will delve into the archives to relive iconic game recaps and compelling stories that have shaped the legacy of Morgan Athletics.

Join us as we pay homage to the legends who have graced our fields, courts, and tracks. Let us celebrate the moments that have brought us joy, pride, and inspiration. And let us draw upon the lessons of the past to empower our student-athletes and teams to achieve even greater heights in the future.

Here's what was reported on March 8, 1955:

Morgan State swimmers champions of CIAA
Washington Afro-American

BALTIMORE, Md. — Hampton was breathing down their necks all the way, but Morgan State's swimmers, by winning the final three events, managed to capture the 8th annual CIAA Swimming and Diving championships by a narrow margin of six points Saturday.

Morgan's tankmen picked up 36 points in seven events during the Saturday afternoon finals, emerging with a winning total of 77 points.

Hampton placed an uncomfortable second with 71 points, while Howard notched third place with 69 points. West Virginia State was a poor fourth with only 26 points.

Summaries of the tournament follow:

100-Yard Backstroke — Won by Irwin Henry, Hampton: second, Cornelius Braxton, Hampton; third, Lawrence Montgomery, Morgan; fourth, Norman Ford, Howard; fifth, Jay Hendricks, Morgan. Time — 1:16.5.

100-Yard Breaststroke — Won by Joe Drew, Howard; second, William Brown, Morgan; third, Donald Dixon, Morgan; fourth, John Barnwell, Hampton; fifth Pearley Thomas, Hampton. Time— 1:14.0

100-Yard Freestyle — Won by Richard Gee, Howard; second, Dwight Stith, Howard; third, Percy Dixon, Hampton; fourth, Roger Kelly, Morgan; fifth, Selvin Gumbs, Morgan. Time — 1:0.5.

440-Yard Freestyle — Won by Victor Stone, Howard; second, Valiant Taylor, West Virginia; third, Lawrence Montgomery, Morgan; fourth, Walter Fulcher, Morgan. Time — 6:18.0

150-Yard Individual Medley — Won by James Bailey, hampton; second, William Jones, W. Va.; third, Arthur Braxton, Hampton; fourth, Howard Tyler, W. Va.; fifth, Cecil Clark, Morgan. Time — 1:48.5.

3-Meter Diving — Won by Cecil Cooper, Morgan, 81.5 points; Harold Smith, Hampton, 79.7 points; Hubert Barnes, Morgan, 45.06 points.

300-Yard Medley Relay — Won by Irwin Henry, Joe Drew, Richard Gee, Howard; second, Morgan; third Hampton. Time — 3.32.

Bear Notes:
● Morgan State won nine competitive swimming and diving championships and a host of individual awards during the 24-year run of the program. 
● Thirteen swimmers have been inducted into Morgan's Hall of Fame.
● Stewart Alexander Brooks, Sr. was the first swimming coach at Morgan. "Stu", an MSU Hall of Famer,  had the unique ability to take young men with raw talent and mold them into cohesive swim team. His first C.I.A.A. championship came in 1955 and his second in 1957. He also coached several outstanding All-C.I.A.A. athletes that include Cecil Cooper, Landis Lee, William Brown, Reginald Holt (twice) and John Turner. 
● Budget cuts forced Morgan to drop its swim teams in the mid-'70s.
● The last golden era at Morgan occurred under the leadership of James Franklin Mack, from 1971 to 1976, when the Bears won the 1971 CIAA championship and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) championships of 1972 through 1975.