The University of Kentucky Alumni Association announced a new slate of officers recently at its annual board of directors’ summer workshop in Lexington to include Stan Key, former Kentucky basketball player under Adolph Rupp. Read article.
Stan Key Selected as New Secretary, UK Alumni Association (UKY.edu)
The Baron of the Bluegrass – Adolph Rupp, 1966 (CNN.com)
“At age 64, Adolph Rupp ruled basketball in Kentucky and across the nation.” This article was in the March 7, 1966 issue of Sports Illustrated and republished in a special issue on October 10, 2007. Read article.
Former Kentucky Athletic Director C.M. Newton Integrated Alabama Basketball (UA.edu)
Charles Martin “C.M.” Newton, Alabama’s head basketball coach in 1969, needed that kind of fire on his team. His team from the previous season, his first at the Capstone, had suffered an embarrassing 4-20 season with all-white players. Read article.
Adolph Rupp Wins Bench Madness (OpenSports.com)
Well the wait is over. I know it’s been a while coming, but because of your votes we have a second best coach in Division I men’s college basketball. Adolph Rupp pulled out the victory by beating Bob Knight in the championship matchup. Read article.
There Was No Feud Between Adolph Rupp and Paul “Bear” Bryant (Tuscaloosanews.com)
It was Bank who arranged a reunion between Bryant and Adolph Rupp, the legendary Kentucky basketball coach. Read article.
Adolph Rupp defeats Mike Krzyzewski
In a virtual matchup based on user’s votes of some of the greatest coaches of all time, Adolph Rupp has made it to the championship after defeating Mike Krzyzewski. Read article.