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Bert Johnson was born Bert Edward Johnson on February 18, 1912, in Ashland, Kentucky to Joseph Willard Johnson and Effie Barber Johnson. He was a remarkable multi-sport athlete who excelled in both football and basketball at the University of Kentucky. Johnson attended Ashland High School in Ashland, Kentucky, where he made a name for himself…
Obituary – Ralph Kercheval, former trainer, breeder and star UK football player, dies at 98, Lexington Herald-Leader (October 7, 2010) by Laura Butler Ralph Godfrey Kercheval, a former University of Kentucky football star, prominent member of the Thoroughbred industry and the oldest living former National Football League player, died Wednesday in Lexington at the age of 98. Born in…
Obituary – Doc Lavin Succumbs, Lexington Herald (January 15, 1974) HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (UPI) – Allan W. “Doc” Lavin, 62, a prominent figure in thoroughbred racing, died Monday at a local hospital of an apparent heart attack. Lavin was in Hot Springs in preparation for the opening of the 1974 racing meet at Oaklawn Park, where he had served…
Obituary – Former City Commissioner, Davis, Dies at 85, Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer (June 21, 1997) by Dan Heckel L. Berkley Davis Sr., a former city commissioner and industry leader credited with bringing many jobs to Owensboro, died Friday in his home in Fairfield, Iowa. He was 85. “He had quite an impact on this town,” according to C. Waitman Taylor, Davis’…