Kentucky great Wallace ‘Wah Wah’ Jones still going strong at 84

Wallace Jones
Wallace Jones

Wallace “Wah Wah” Jones still draws a crowd, even at age 84.  Entertaining a large group of well-wishers recently, during a surprise birthday party, Jones was amazed by the turnout. Among the guests, former UK coach Joe B. Hall, himself a spry 81.  “He’s one of the best that’s ever been to the University of Kentucky,” Hall said.  That’s because Jones was a two-sport All-American, a man that played for two legendary coaches. Under Adolph Rupp, Jones was a member of the Fabulous Five. His teams won two national championships and an NIT.

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