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Name
Chris Gettelfinger
Position
Guard
Class
SR
Hometown (Last School)
Knoxville, TN (Catholic)
Ht
6'2"
Wt
185
Seasons
1977-78, 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81
Birthday
April 1, 1958

Chris Gettelfinger was a basketball player for the University of Kentucky Wildcats during the late 1970s. Born on April 1, 1958, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Gettelfinger played as a guard and stood 6’2″ tall, weighing 185 pounds.

Gettelfinger played for the Wildcats from 1977 to 1981 under Coach Joe B. Hall. During his time at Kentucky, he contributed to the team’s success with his defensive skills and court vision. Here are some highlights of his college career:

  • 1977-78 Season: Played in 9 games, averaging 2.2 points per game.
  • 1978-79 Season: Played in 8 games, averaging 0.8 points per game.
  • 1979-80 Season: Played in 12 games, averaging 1.0 points per game.
  • 1980-81 Season: Played in 7 games, averaging 2.9 points per game.

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