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Thomas Beatty

Thomas Beatty was born Thomas Elmer Beatty on April 4, 1891, in Lexington, Kentucky, to William D. Beatty and Lydia Belle “Lettie” Beatty.  He was a member of the University of Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team during the 1910–1911 and 1911–1912 seasons. While detailed records from that era are scarce, his inclusion on the roster…

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…