Adolph Rupp

From 4-4-15

Today as we are preparing to watch the great Kentucky basketball team in their quest to be called the best mens college basketball team in history it is also exciting for me as it brings back many memories. I remember the day I visited and had my picture taken with the Baron of the Blue Grass,Coach Adolph Rupp. I couldn't have imagined that one Day together our coaching records combined would total 2,248 wins.Coach Rupp had 876 wins and in my 50 year coaching career our varsity high school teams had 1,372 victories. Many fans know that when our National record winning streak of 129 straight home court victories ended, it was the same total that the Kentucky Wildcats had when they lost at home to a surprising Georgia Tech team coached by Whack Hyder. Today I get to do something that honors many high schoolers and contributors in all areas, not just in athletics.And I am well aware of the many players and others that have made this moment possible. As I am in the winter Days of my life today I will have the first and probably the last opportunity to see my picture hanging in the National high school Hall Of Fame here in Indianapolis. To say that I am excited about the Day would be grossly understated.