March Madness time is approaching and there is a plethora of amazing data about the economics of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The tournament, organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), was created in 1939 by the National Association of Basketball Coaches, and was the brainchild of Ohio State University coach Harold Olsen. Held mostly in March, it is known informally as March Madness or the Big Dance, and has become one of the most prominent annual sporting events in the United States. The NCAA has credited Bob Walsh of the Seattle Organizing Committee for starting the March Madness celebration in 1984. What is your bet on march madness winner this year?

Here’s a whimsical look at the madness including some interesting tidbits of information even the most experienced college basketball fan will find interesting.