Hall of Fame
The most famous member of the Centre College Hall of Fame is an alumnus who never sank a free-throw, gained a yard, or a threw a strike on behalf of the Gold & White
Best known to generations of Kentuckians as the voice of the University of Kentucky Wildcats football and men’s basketball teams for almost 40 years
Known around the world as one of the greatest sports announcers of his day
Regularly announced the Kentucky High School “Sweet 16”
Called 22 Kentucky Derby races
Announced the World Series, several heavyweight boxing title matches, the Masters Golf Tournament, and the NCAA Final Four
Three-time Eclipse Award (racing) winner
Named top college broadcaster on four occasions
Member of both the NBA Hall of Fame and of the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame
Named Kentucky Sportscaster of the Year an amazing 22 times
1987 inductee into the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
Had his jersey retired in Rupp Arena
Got his start as sports editor of the Cento and as manager of several of Centre’s athletic teams
