This is a story about a brash young man who had the misfortune to run into the Old Master of tournament basketball, Adolph Rupp of Kentucky. The brash young man was John Castellani of Seattle, a fast-talking, sharp-dressing 32-year-old. On the coaching level, it was no contest. Since 1952-53, when Kentucky was obliged to cancel…
1958: The Fiddlin’ Five make sweet music
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.