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30 Bennie Coffman

Name
Bennie Coffman
Position
Guard
Class
SR
Hometown (Last School)
Huntington, WV (Vinson)
Ht
6'3"
Wt
173
Seasons
1958-59, 1959-60
Birthday
August 2, 1937

Bennie spent first 2 years at Lindsey Wilson Junior College in Columbia, Ky. where he was an All-American from 1956-58.  He was 6′ tall and lettered in basketball in 1959 and 1960.  He was drafted in the pros in the seventh round in 1960.

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On This Day in UK Basketball History

On February 18, 1903, State College (Kentucky) records its first win, an 11-10 decision over Lexington YMCA. The Wildcats finished that first season with a 1-2 record.

 

On February 18, 1909, with a 28-23 win over Cincinnati, Kentucky clinched its first winning season in school history. Following a “Senior Day” loss to Central University, the Wildcats ended the year with a 5-4 record.

 

On February 18, 1950, Bill Spivey scored 40 points against Georgia Tech.

 

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