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Vernon Hatton was born Walter Vernon Hatton on January 13, 1936, in Owingsville, Kentucky to Dawson Hatton and Rebecca Boswell Ginter Hatton. Hatton was a standout guard for the University of Kentucky Wildcats in the late 1950s, known for his leadership, scoring ability, and clutch performances. He became a key figure in Kentucky basketball history…
Gerry Calvert was born Gerry Lynn Calvert on September 19, 1935, in Decatur, Illinois. The Calvert family later moved to Maysville when he was 10 years old. Calvert was the key man in Maysville High School’s attack and was believed to be the best player ever to represent the Black and Gold. He had exceptional…
From the 1955 University of Kentucky Basketball Media Guide: A diminutive but scrappy performer, Corum could provide the Wildcats with helpful reserve strength this season if he comes through as expected. The 5-10 guard was impressive in pre-season cage drills, displaying exceptional speed and aggressiveness plus an ability to connect on his set shots. Corum…
Obituary – CASSADY, Billy Ray, Paintsville Herald Billy Ray Cassady, 62, of Inez, died Wednesday, November 26, 1997, at the Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born in Inez, the son of the late Robert and Rachel Spears Cassady, on June 11,1935. Billy Ray was a member and star player on the 1954 Inez High School Kentucky…
Jerry Bird was born Jerry Lee Bird on February 2, 1935 in Corbin, Kentucky to Ruben Bird and Bonnie Kathleen Jervis. Bird and his three brothers – Calvin, Rodger and Billy – were all from Corbin, Kentucky, and staples of the town. All three of Bird’s brothers played football at UK, while Calvin and Rodger…
Phil Grawemeyer, known affectionately as “Cookie,” was born Phillip Ernest Grawemeyer on October 6, 1934, in Louisville, Kentucky to Ada Fay Burton and Ernest Lee Grawemeyer. He played for DuPont Manual High School in Louisville. He was a member of the 1953-54 team that went 25-0 and was crowned national champions by the Helms Athletic Foundation.…
From the 1954 University of Kentucky Basketball Media Guide: A schoolboy standout and All-State performer at Martin High, Pete tallied a total of 2,543 points during five seasons (one as eighth grader) of school-boy play . . . Grigsby is comparatively small (5-10), but very fast and shifty plus being a good outside shot in…
From the 1954 University of Kentucky Basketball Media Guide: Relegated to the second team of the All-State selections during his senior year at Madison High in nearby Richmond, Coy has made the big jump to college ball successfully and seems destined to provide the nation’s number one collegiate cage aggregation with plenty of help .…
Bob Burrow was born Robert Brantley Burrow on June 29, 1934, in Big Creek, Arkansas to Martin E. and Decie L. Burrow. His father, Martin, was a lumberjack. Burrow was a two-time All-American at Kentucky where he averaged 20.1 points and 16.1 rebounds in two seasons played. Burrow played high school basketball in Wells, Texas.…