Today in Chicago History: Northwestern basketball coach Ricky Byrdsong shot and killed by white supremacist
- Posted on July 3, 2026
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Today in Chicago History: Northwestern basketball coach Ricky Byrdsong shot and killed by white supremacist
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 3, according to the Tribune’s archives.