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As a former Ophan, the legend I learned was that early on in the school's history the Basketball team was playing in Chicago. Apparently a Chicago sportswriter at the time made the comment that the team "looked like a bunch of orphans" when referring to their tattered uniforms.
The name stuck as the new name replaced the old nickname, "Cardinals."
Let me tell you, people from this town are extremely proud to be "Orphans."
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Where is the Centralia Area Historical Scty in Centralia Illinois located?
The address of the Centralia Area Historical Scty is: 240 S Locust St, Centralia, IL 62801
Where is the Centralia Area Historical Society in Centralia Illinois located?
The address of the Centralia Area Historical Society is: Po Box 1343, Centralia, IL 62801-9120
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