R.I.P. to these folks who have brought us many basketball memories over the years.
Blakes grandmother, Mrs. Perry. She would yell more than any of us kids when we used to gather in Blake's basement for big games. She was our Mrs. Wildcat. The Cat's lost a faithful fan when she passed away.
Danny Rumph, WKU point guard.
Marvin Stone, former Cat and Card. Not many can say that.
The guy in the middle is John Stewart. He was the UK recruit who died late in his final high school season. He was a 7 footer with a lot of potential. In probably the most moving moment in UK senior day history, John's family was invited by Tubby to take part in the festivities. They busted through the sign like all the seniors get to do. UK played a video to honor him, and Tubby presented his parents with a John Stewart UK jersey. He was honored with what would have been his senior basketball class. There were about 48,000 eyes getting teared up at Rupp that day. Although he never wore the uniform or stepped onto Rupp Arena's court, he was still a part of the team. Classy move by the Tubbster.
Cawood Ledford. Legendary UK basketball announcer (football too). Considered by many to be the GOAT (greatest of all time).
Now for a few pics of the legendary Mr. Wildcat, Bill Keightley. The first is Mr. Keightley with Coach Gillispie.
Mr. K with Anthony Epps
Mr. K, Cliff Hawkins, and Keith Bogans
And finally, Mr. Wildcat with some championship hardware.
Happy Halloween, Blue/White game tomorrow night.
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