In 1972, Tom Jernstedt was hired as the director of events at the NCAA and worked his first Final Four. More than 50 years later, the madness and the magic of March still reflects the vision and the leadership Jernstedt brought to the NCAA throughout his career. He helped steer the NCAA Tournament through television contracts, tournament expansion, and the shift to domed stadiums.

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