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Ray Ellis

Ray Ellis was born Raymond Frank Ellis on January 3, 1905, in Henry County, Kentucky, to Pryor Ellis and Lillian Baker Ellis.  He was a distinguished multi-sport athlete and coach, notably contributing to the University of Kentucky’s football and basketball programs. His athletic prowess and coaching acumen left a lasting impact on collegiate sports. Ellis…

James Kittrell

James Kittrell

James Kittrell was born James Bingham Kittrell on October 1, 1904, in Columbia, Tennessee to James Ernest Kittrell and Letitia “Lettie May” Bingham Kittrell. Kittrell was a native of Columbia, Tennessee. He attended Lexington public schools and played high school basketball for Lexington Senior High School (now Henry Clay).  He served in the Army during…