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John Crigler, member of UK’s 1958 championship Fiddlin’ Five squad, dies

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John Lloyd Crigler, a starting forward for the University of ‘s 1958 basketball championship team and a longtime educator in Scott County public schools, died Saturday at his Georgetown home. He was 76.

“John Crigler was a very good supporter of athletics and a great fellow to be around. He was a friend,” said , who coached men’s basketball from 1972 to 1985.

Hall said Mr. Crigler was active in Georgetown and remained close to the Fiddlin’ Five team that was coached by the legendary .

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