Tom Burleson (24), of North Carolina State, takes command of a rebound over Pittsburgh’s Jim Bo …

Tom Burleson (24), of North Carolina State, takes command of a rebound over Pittsburgh's Jim Bo ...

Tom Burleson (24), of North Carolina State, takes command of a rebound over Pittsburgh’s Jim Bolla (58), March 17, 1974 during the NCAA Eastern Regional basketball tournament. David Thompson (44), of North Carolina State, was injured in the game and required hospitalization. North Carolina State won the game and the tournament, beating Pittsburgh, 100-72. (AP Photo)