All posts tagged "Adolph Rupp"
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Kentucky Basketball
/ 16 years agoDefeat and failure to me are enemies – Adolph Rupp, December 8, 1958
At the invitation of Sports Illustrated, America’s most controversial basketball coach puts down in writing the resolute philosophy that has led...
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Kentucky Basketball
/ 16 years agoKentucky coach Adolph Rupp was born on this day in 1901 in Lenexa, Kansas
He was the 4th of six children born to Mennonite German immigrants. As a young man, Rupp worked on the...
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Kentucky Basketball
/ 16 years agoThe old master, Adolph Rupp, outfoxed them – March 31, 1958
This is a Sports Illustrated article dated March 31, 1958 about Adolph Rupp’s 4th NCAA title defeating Seattle and Elgin Baylor, 84-72....
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Kentucky Basketball
/ 16 years agoThe Ballad of Adolph Rupp
Ran across this little diddy while browsing Ebay today. The sounds you’ll hear are featured on a 45 RPM record which...
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Kentucky Basketball
/ 16 years agoMore Than Playing Ball on a South Bronx Playground
Hilton White was honored this past weekend in South Bronx. White taught the fundamentals of the game to hundreds of teenagers...
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Kentucky Basketball
/ 16 years agoBook Review: “Adolph Rupp: As I Knew Him” written by Harry Lancaster
Fellow blogger “Blue Without a Clue,” reviews the book “Adolph Rupp: As I Knew Him” authored by Harry Lancaster in his...
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Kentucky Basketball
/ 16 years agoAdolph Rupp listed in Sporting News’ 50 greatest coaches of all time
This is sure to cause some heated debate. Adolph Rupp is listed at number 21 behind Dean Smith at number 8,...
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Kentucky Basketball
/ 16 years agoLarry Stamper wishes he could still play (WinchesterSun.com)
Larry Stamper is a retired school teacher living in Winchester with his wife and likes to spend his time either hunting,...
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Kentucky Basketball
/ 16 years agoThe Man in Brown: Adolph Rupp, December 16, 1957 (SI.com)
“All I want out of life,” Rupp says, “is to get a bunch of boys together and whip somebody else.” Year...
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Kentucky Basketball
/ 16 years agoStan Key Selected as New Secretary, UK Alumni Association (UKY.edu)
The University of Kentucky Alumni Association announced a new slate of officers recently at its annual board of directors’ summer workshop...