- Name
- Fred McLane
- Position
- Forward
- Hometown (Last School)
- Newport, KY
- Ht
- 5'11"
- Wt
- 173
- Seasons
- 1927-28, 1928-29, 1929-30
- Birthday
- April 11, 1908
Fred McLane was born Frederick Louis McLane, Jr. on April 11, 1908, in Newport, Kentucky to Frederick Lewis McLane, Sr. and Emma Kisker McLane. McLane was a forward for the University of Kentucky Wildcats from 1928 to 1930. McLane was listed as 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighed 173 pounds.
Before joining the University of Kentucky, McLane showcased his basketball talents at Newport High School. Notably, he was named to the 1925 State All-Tournament Team during his high school career, highlighting his significant impact on the court.
During his tenure with the Wildcats, McLane contributed to the team’s performance in the late 1920s. He was a member of the freshman team in 1926-27, then earned varsity letters for three consecutive seasons: 1928, 1929, and 1930. He was also a member of Pi Kappa Alpha social fraternity and led the track team in points his junior year.
McLane graduated from UK in 1931 with a Bachelor of Arts in Education.
He was a retired insurance agent for National Life and Accident. He enlisted as a private during World War II, August 17, 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was discharged as a first lieutenant on December 11, 1945.
His father Fred L. McLane was mayor of Newport from 1928-32.
McLane died May 19, 1988, at the age of 80. He is buried at St. Stephen Cemetery in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky.
