At the invitation of Sports Illustrated, America’s most controversial basketball coach puts down in writing the resolute philosophy that has led to a remarkable record. It is summed up best in his own words: ‘DEFEAT AND FAILURE TO ME ARE ENEMIES.’ Read article.
Defeat and failure to me are enemies – Adolph Rupp, December 8, 1958
Kentucky 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 family farm and attended school in a one room school house in the country. He became a fan of basketball at the age of 6, and later starred on his Halstead high school team,…
The 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. Read article.
The 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 features the legendary Cawood Ledford’s “Kentucky Basketball ’69” on one side and the “Ballad of Adolph Rupp” on the other. isnw_ecp
More 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 — including Willie Worsley, Nevil Shed and Willie Cager, three Bronx youngsters who later gained national fame as starters on the 1966 Texas Western College team. That year, Worsley, Shed and Cager helped lead…
Book 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 latest blog.
Adolph 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, Bobby Knight at number 16 and that Duke coach called Coach K at number 19. Read article.
Larry 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, fishing or playing golf. However, for long-time University of Kentucky basketball fans, Stamper will always be remembered as one of the toughest, most physical players to play for the Wildcats during his three-year career…
The 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 after year, he does just that—and with Kentucky boys almost exclusively. Read article.
Stan 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 in Lexington to include Stan Key, former Kentucky basketball player under Adolph Rupp. Read article.