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R. C. Preston

R. C. Preston was born Roscoe Conkling Preston on March 9, 1890, in Inez, Kentucky to James Madison Preston and Frances Dixie Taylor Preston.  He was a notable basketball player at the University of Kentucky during the 1910s. Preston played as a center for the Wildcats. Standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall, he was…

Brinkley Barnett

Brinkley Barnett

Brinkley Barnett was born Brinkley Bobbitt Barnett on December 25, 1889, in Somerset, Kentucky to Napoleon Lewis Barnett and Nancy Bobbitt Brinkley Barnett.  His father practiced law and served as county clerk and judge of Pulaski County.  Brinkley was the second to oldest of 8 siblings. Barnett played basketball at Kentucky.  As a senior, he…