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Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 9:58 PM

Muldowney 51 years officiating

When Mike Muldowney arrives on the basketball court it’s all business for the referee that’s been calling local sporting events on all levels for over 50 years. Muldowney started refereeing at the age of 19, and basketball quickly became his favorite sport to call.
Muldowney sits with a James Naismith statue in Lawrence, Kansas to celebrate his love for basketball. Courtesy photo

When Mike Muldowney arrives on the basketball court it’s all business for the referee that’s been calling local sporting events on all levels for over 50 years.

Muldowney started refereeing at the age of 19, and basketball quickly became his favorite sport to call.

“Basketball is the greatest game in the world,” he said.

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