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Happy Chandler

Happy Chandler

From The Season Never Ends Calendar 2010:  “Albert B. Happy Chandler was born this day in Corydon, KY.  Governor.  Senator.  Commissioner of Baseball.  Albert B. Happy Chandler was all of those things, but nothing fit the man quite like the description “ fan.”  Look at any old photo from the national championship teams of the 1940’s and 50s and you’ll likely find Chandler in one of them, congratulating on another big victory.  He remained a beloved figure in Kentucky basketball circles into his nineties.  In his late 80’s he sang “,” on Senior Day, and his passion for the school never ebbed.”

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On This Day In UK Basketball History

On February 18, 1903, State College (Kentucky) records its first win, an 11-10 decision over Lexington YMCA. The Wildcats finished that first season with a 1-2 record.

 

On February 18, 1909, with a 28-23 win over Cincinnati, Kentucky clinched its first winning season in school history. Following a “Senior Day” loss to Central University, the Wildcats ended the year with a 5-4 record.

 

On February 18, 1950, Bill Spivey scored 40 points against Georgia Tech.

 

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