Joe B. Hall, Marianne Walker, and Rick Bozich
- Published in print:
- 2019
- Published Online:
- May 2020
- ISBN:
- 9780813178561
- eISBN:
- 9780813178578
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Kentucky
- DOI:
- 10.5810/kentucky/9780813178561.003.0021
- Subject:
- History, Cultural History
This chapter gives some examples of Coach Rupp’s eccentric behavior and superstitions.
This chapter gives some examples of Coach Rupp’s eccentric behavior and superstitions.
Joe B. Hall, Marianne Walker, and Rick Bozich
- Published in print:
- 2019
- Published Online:
- May 2020
- ISBN:
- 9780813178561
- eISBN:
- 9780813178578
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Kentucky
- DOI:
- 10.5810/kentucky/9780813178561.003.0023
- Subject:
- History, Cultural History
On athletic director Bernie Shively’s death, Harry Lancaster gives up his post as first assistant coach and takes Shively’s job. Coach Rupp has a difficult time without Harry at his side. Joe B. ...
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On athletic director Bernie Shively’s death, Harry Lancaster gives up his post as first assistant coach and takes Shively’s job. Coach Rupp has a difficult time without Harry at his side. Joe B. moves up to first assistant coach. This chapter describes Rupp’s many health problems and the stress he experiences regarding his upcoming forced retirement. Joe B. describes his own stress in view of Rupp’s treatment of him.Less
On athletic director Bernie Shively’s death, Harry Lancaster gives up his post as first assistant coach and takes Shively’s job. Coach Rupp has a difficult time without Harry at his side. Joe B. moves up to first assistant coach. This chapter describes Rupp’s many health problems and the stress he experiences regarding his upcoming forced retirement. Joe B. describes his own stress in view of Rupp’s treatment of him.
Joe B. Hall
- Published in print:
- 2019
- Published Online:
- May 2020
- ISBN:
- 9780813178561
- eISBN:
- 9780813178578
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- University Press of Kentucky
- DOI:
- 10.5810/kentucky/9780813178561.001.0001
- Subject:
- History, Cultural History
Joe B. Hall shares memories that stretch across his ninety years. He tells of his youth in Cynthiana, Kentucky, where his love for family, the outdoors, fishing, sports, work, and Kentucky all ...
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Joe B. Hall shares memories that stretch across his ninety years. He tells of his youth in Cynthiana, Kentucky, where his love for family, the outdoors, fishing, sports, work, and Kentucky all started. He describes what is was like to be a student at the University of Kentucky in 1947, and a member of the celebrated coach Adolph Rupp’s Wildcats during the Fabulous Five period. Those famous five players made his chances of playing for Kentucky slim, so as a sophomore, he transferred to Sewanee, where he did play basketball well and acquired a great friend in his coach Lon Varnell, who took him and other players on a summer tour to Europe to play basketball. Choosing not to return to Sewanee, Joe B. took a job as a salesman, married Katharine Dennis, and decided his goal in life was to be a college basketball coach. After he completed his bachelor’s degree, he acquired experience coaching first at a high school, then at two colleges, and earned his master’s degree. Throughout that time, Coach Rupp kept in contact with Joe B. When Coach Rupp asked him to return to UK to work as his first assistant, he happily accepted. Coach Rupp and Joe B. respected each other, and Joe understood that colorful character as well anyone could. Yet later, when Coach Rupp resisted the university’s mandatory retirement law and refused to announce his successor, the turmoil in the basketball program surprised and saddened Joe B. Joe B. accepted the challenge of becoming head coach in 1972. He frankly discusses his failures as well as his successes. Exciting are his accounts of the two games in the 1974-1975 season the Wildcats played against Bobby Knight’s Indiana and the game against John Wooden’s Bruins for the NCAA in 1975. He also discusses the mysterious manner in which the Wildcats lost to Georgetown, and the pure exhilaration he and his players felt winning the NCAA championship. The book includes a chapter on the Wildcat Lodge, and another on the humorous antics of some of his players. Serious health problems caused Joe B. to retire early, and he tells us about the other interesting work he did after coaching. His favorite retirement job was the radio talk show he shared with Coach Denny Crum for ten years.Less
Joe B. Hall shares memories that stretch across his ninety years. He tells of his youth in Cynthiana, Kentucky, where his love for family, the outdoors, fishing, sports, work, and Kentucky all started. He describes what is was like to be a student at the University of Kentucky in 1947, and a member of the celebrated coach Adolph Rupp’s Wildcats during the Fabulous Five period. Those famous five players made his chances of playing for Kentucky slim, so as a sophomore, he transferred to Sewanee, where he did play basketball well and acquired a great friend in his coach Lon Varnell, who took him and other players on a summer tour to Europe to play basketball. Choosing not to return to Sewanee, Joe B. took a job as a salesman, married Katharine Dennis, and decided his goal in life was to be a college basketball coach. After he completed his bachelor’s degree, he acquired experience coaching first at a high school, then at two colleges, and earned his master’s degree. Throughout that time, Coach Rupp kept in contact with Joe B. When Coach Rupp asked him to return to UK to work as his first assistant, he happily accepted. Coach Rupp and Joe B. respected each other, and Joe understood that colorful character as well anyone could. Yet later, when Coach Rupp resisted the university’s mandatory retirement law and refused to announce his successor, the turmoil in the basketball program surprised and saddened Joe B. Joe B. accepted the challenge of becoming head coach in 1972. He frankly discusses his failures as well as his successes. Exciting are his accounts of the two games in the 1974-1975 season the Wildcats played against Bobby Knight’s Indiana and the game against John Wooden’s Bruins for the NCAA in 1975. He also discusses the mysterious manner in which the Wildcats lost to Georgetown, and the pure exhilaration he and his players felt winning the NCAA championship. The book includes a chapter on the Wildcat Lodge, and another on the humorous antics of some of his players. Serious health problems caused Joe B. to retire early, and he tells us about the other interesting work he did after coaching. His favorite retirement job was the radio talk show he shared with Coach Denny Crum for ten years.
Joe B. Hall, Marianne Walker, and Rick Bozich
- Published in print:
- 2019
- Published Online:
- May 2020
- ISBN:
- 9780813178561
- eISBN:
- 9780813178578
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Kentucky
- DOI:
- 10.5810/kentucky/9780813178561.003.0024
- Subject:
- History, Cultural History
In this chapter, Joe B. describes this difficult period when Rupp and his fans fought against Rupp’s forced retirement at seventy. His retirement makes Joe B. the prime candidate for head coach at UK ...
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In this chapter, Joe B. describes this difficult period when Rupp and his fans fought against Rupp’s forced retirement at seventy. His retirement makes Joe B. the prime candidate for head coach at UK and Rupp resents Joe.Less
In this chapter, Joe B. describes this difficult period when Rupp and his fans fought against Rupp’s forced retirement at seventy. His retirement makes Joe B. the prime candidate for head coach at UK and Rupp resents Joe.
Joe B. Hall, Marianne Walker, and Rick Bozich
- Published in print:
- 2019
- Published Online:
- May 2020
- ISBN:
- 9780813178561
- eISBN:
- 9780813178578
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Kentucky
- DOI:
- 10.5810/kentucky/9780813178561.003.0025
- Subject:
- History, Cultural History
This chapter reveals how Coach Rupp sees Joe B. as the villain and tries his best to discredit him, saying Joe B. is trying to take his job away. Coach Rupp’s health has deteriorated and others ...
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This chapter reveals how Coach Rupp sees Joe B. as the villain and tries his best to discredit him, saying Joe B. is trying to take his job away. Coach Rupp’s health has deteriorated and others notice that he is drinking alcohol at the end of the day at school. Joe B. points out Coach Rupp’s good characteristics and the huge sums he raised for his favorite charity, Shriners Hospitals for Children.Less
This chapter reveals how Coach Rupp sees Joe B. as the villain and tries his best to discredit him, saying Joe B. is trying to take his job away. Coach Rupp’s health has deteriorated and others notice that he is drinking alcohol at the end of the day at school. Joe B. points out Coach Rupp’s good characteristics and the huge sums he raised for his favorite charity, Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Jim Host and Eric A. Moyen
- Published in print:
- 2020
- Published Online:
- September 2020
- ISBN:
- 9780813179551
- eISBN:
- 9780813179582
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Kentucky
- DOI:
- 10.5810/kentucky/9780813179551.003.0003
- Subject:
- History, Cultural History
This chapter describes Host’s return to Kentucky, where Garvice Kincaid recruited him to broadcast University of Kentucky football and basketball games alongside Walter “Dee” Huddleston for the ...
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This chapter describes Host’s return to Kentucky, where Garvice Kincaid recruited him to broadcast University of Kentucky football and basketball games alongside Walter “Dee” Huddleston for the Kentucky Central Radio Network. Host also served as a DJ on WVLK; in addition, he was required to sell radio advertising for the station. While on the road broadcasting, Host spent a good deal of time with Coach Adolph Rupp and other sports broadcasters, such as Cawood Ledford. After a couple of years on the radio, he accepted a sales position with Procter & Gamble in Chattanooga. He was quickly promoted to a larger market in Washington, DC, where he learned a great deal from mentor Mike Hostage. After a few years away, Host moved back to Lexington and got involved in multiple business ventures, including insurance, real estate, and home construction. Because of his various connections and civic activities, the Fayette County Republican Party recruited him to organize Senator John Sherman Cooper’s reelection campaign.Less
This chapter describes Host’s return to Kentucky, where Garvice Kincaid recruited him to broadcast University of Kentucky football and basketball games alongside Walter “Dee” Huddleston for the Kentucky Central Radio Network. Host also served as a DJ on WVLK; in addition, he was required to sell radio advertising for the station. While on the road broadcasting, Host spent a good deal of time with Coach Adolph Rupp and other sports broadcasters, such as Cawood Ledford. After a couple of years on the radio, he accepted a sales position with Procter & Gamble in Chattanooga. He was quickly promoted to a larger market in Washington, DC, where he learned a great deal from mentor Mike Hostage. After a few years away, Host moved back to Lexington and got involved in multiple business ventures, including insurance, real estate, and home construction. Because of his various connections and civic activities, the Fayette County Republican Party recruited him to organize Senator John Sherman Cooper’s reelection campaign.
Joe B. Hall, Marianne Walker, and Rick Bozich
- Published in print:
- 2019
- Published Online:
- May 2020
- ISBN:
- 9780813178561
- eISBN:
- 9780813178578
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Kentucky
- DOI:
- 10.5810/kentucky/9780813178561.003.0020
- Subject:
- History, Cultural History
In this chapter Joe B. explains how he had to learn to adjust to Coach Rupp’s idiosyncratic and often erratic ways. Joe B. explains his reasons for staying at UK and learning to adapt to Coach Rupp’s ...
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In this chapter Joe B. explains how he had to learn to adjust to Coach Rupp’s idiosyncratic and often erratic ways. Joe B. explains his reasons for staying at UK and learning to adapt to Coach Rupp’s behavior.Less
In this chapter Joe B. explains how he had to learn to adjust to Coach Rupp’s idiosyncratic and often erratic ways. Joe B. explains his reasons for staying at UK and learning to adapt to Coach Rupp’s behavior.
Alan Sullivan and Joe Cox
- Published in print:
- 2014
- Published Online:
- January 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780813147031
- eISBN:
- 9780813154640
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- University Press of Kentucky
- DOI:
- 10.5810/kentucky/9780813147031.001.0001
- Subject:
- Film, Television and Radio, Radio
Claude Sullivan was a brilliant young man whose athletic career and studies were cut short by a near-fatal case of osteomyelitis while he was in high school. Claude found a niche in broadcasting. ...
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Claude Sullivan was a brilliant young man whose athletic career and studies were cut short by a near-fatal case of osteomyelitis while he was in high school. Claude found a niche in broadcasting. With his wife, Alyce, he took several jobs and moved around, before beginning full-time broadcasting of University of Kentucky sports in 1947. Claude broadcast many of the most memorable UK football and basketball squads of alltime in the next two decades, building relationships with coaches Paul “Bear” Bryant and Adolph Rupp. Claude also broadcast horse racing and later in his career Major League Baseball as the voice of the Cincinnati Reds. On a personal level, Claude was a mentor to many young broadcasters and a devoted husband and father. His interest in international travel manifested itself in several grand episodes that provided career highlights. Claude was also a business leader in broadcasting—creating an early sports radio network, running his broadcasts through his own company, and embracing early mobile technology. Claude developed cancer by 1966, and despite initial success in treatment, his condition deteriorated until his death in 1967. The impact of his work is still felt throughout sports broadcasting in Kentucky and the nation. Many of his broadcasts are preserved in the Claude Sullivan Collection in the University of Kentucky Archives, and between the highlights of those broadcasts, Claude’s own private documents, and the vast library from his career that he left behind, the inside story of a great Kentucky broadcaster now emerges.Less
Claude Sullivan was a brilliant young man whose athletic career and studies were cut short by a near-fatal case of osteomyelitis while he was in high school. Claude found a niche in broadcasting. With his wife, Alyce, he took several jobs and moved around, before beginning full-time broadcasting of University of Kentucky sports in 1947. Claude broadcast many of the most memorable UK football and basketball squads of alltime in the next two decades, building relationships with coaches Paul “Bear” Bryant and Adolph Rupp. Claude also broadcast horse racing and later in his career Major League Baseball as the voice of the Cincinnati Reds. On a personal level, Claude was a mentor to many young broadcasters and a devoted husband and father. His interest in international travel manifested itself in several grand episodes that provided career highlights. Claude was also a business leader in broadcasting—creating an early sports radio network, running his broadcasts through his own company, and embracing early mobile technology. Claude developed cancer by 1966, and despite initial success in treatment, his condition deteriorated until his death in 1967. The impact of his work is still felt throughout sports broadcasting in Kentucky and the nation. Many of his broadcasts are preserved in the Claude Sullivan Collection in the University of Kentucky Archives, and between the highlights of those broadcasts, Claude’s own private documents, and the vast library from his career that he left behind, the inside story of a great Kentucky broadcaster now emerges.
Joe B. Hall, Marianne Walker, and Rick Bozich
- Published in print:
- 2019
- Published Online:
- May 2020
- ISBN:
- 9780813178561
- eISBN:
- 9780813178578
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Kentucky
- DOI:
- 10.5810/kentucky/9780813178561.003.0019
- Subject:
- History, Cultural History
This chapter is about Joe B. leaving Regis after six years and transferring to Central Missouri. Then he receives a job offer from Coach Rupp to come to UK as first assistant coach. Joe, thrilled, ...
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This chapter is about Joe B. leaving Regis after six years and transferring to Central Missouri. Then he receives a job offer from Coach Rupp to come to UK as first assistant coach. Joe, thrilled, accepts but soon learns that Rupp values him more as a recruiter. He starts UK’s first conditioning program―much to the dismay of the senior team members.Less
This chapter is about Joe B. leaving Regis after six years and transferring to Central Missouri. Then he receives a job offer from Coach Rupp to come to UK as first assistant coach. Joe, thrilled, accepts but soon learns that Rupp values him more as a recruiter. He starts UK’s first conditioning program―much to the dismay of the senior team members.
Joe B. Hall, Marianne Walker, and Rick Bozich
- Published in print:
- 2019
- Published Online:
- May 2020
- ISBN:
- 9780813178561
- eISBN:
- 9780813178578
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Kentucky
- DOI:
- 10.5810/kentucky/9780813178561.003.0026
- Subject:
- History, Cultural History
This chapter is all about Joe B. becoming head coach of the UK Wildcats. It explains that Dr. Singletary’s interest in supporting only football, not basketball, leads him to start Joe B. out on a low ...
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This chapter is all about Joe B. becoming head coach of the UK Wildcats. It explains that Dr. Singletary’s interest in supporting only football, not basketball, leads him to start Joe B. out on a low salary. This chapter relates the difficulties Joe B. had as head coach with the retired Coach Rupp remaining in his office across the hall from him, watching and judging everything Joe B. does.Less
This chapter is all about Joe B. becoming head coach of the UK Wildcats. It explains that Dr. Singletary’s interest in supporting only football, not basketball, leads him to start Joe B. out on a low salary. This chapter relates the difficulties Joe B. had as head coach with the retired Coach Rupp remaining in his office across the hall from him, watching and judging everything Joe B. does.
Alan Sullivan and Joe Cox
- Published in print:
- 2014
- Published Online:
- January 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780813147031
- eISBN:
- 9780813154640
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Kentucky
- DOI:
- 10.5810/kentucky/9780813147031.003.0003
- Subject:
- Film, Television and Radio, Radio
Claude covered the most successful UK football teams ever, culminating in Bryant’s 1951 Sugar Bowl win. He also covered Rupp’s 1951 NCAA Championship squad. During these years, Claude built abiding ...
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Claude covered the most successful UK football teams ever, culminating in Bryant’s 1951 Sugar Bowl win. He also covered Rupp’s 1951 NCAA Championship squad. During these years, Claude built abiding friendships with these famous coaches and improved his business model by founding the Standard Oil Network in 1951.Less
Claude covered the most successful UK football teams ever, culminating in Bryant’s 1951 Sugar Bowl win. He also covered Rupp’s 1951 NCAA Championship squad. During these years, Claude built abiding friendships with these famous coaches and improved his business model by founding the Standard Oil Network in 1951.
Alan Sullivan and Joe Cox
- Published in print:
- 2014
- Published Online:
- January 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780813147031
- eISBN:
- 9780813154640
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Kentucky
- DOI:
- 10.5810/kentucky/9780813147031.003.0002
- Subject:
- Film, Television and Radio, Radio
Claude began his full-time UK broadcasting career in 1947 at WKLX. He covered some early UK football teams under coach Paul “Bear” Bryant and UK basketball coach Adolph Rupp’s first two NCAA ...
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Claude began his full-time UK broadcasting career in 1947 at WKLX. He covered some early UK football teams under coach Paul “Bear” Bryant and UK basketball coach Adolph Rupp’s first two NCAA Championship teams. Some of the players on Rupp’s famed “Fabulous Five” squad were older than Claude, but his career was taking off, and he enjoyed covering such memorable moments at such a young age.Less
Claude began his full-time UK broadcasting career in 1947 at WKLX. He covered some early UK football teams under coach Paul “Bear” Bryant and UK basketball coach Adolph Rupp’s first two NCAA Championship teams. Some of the players on Rupp’s famed “Fabulous Five” squad were older than Claude, but his career was taking off, and he enjoyed covering such memorable moments at such a young age.
Alan Sullivan and Joe Cox
- Published in print:
- 2014
- Published Online:
- January 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780813147031
- eISBN:
- 9780813154640
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Kentucky
- DOI:
- 10.5810/kentucky/9780813147031.003.0011
- Subject:
- Film, Television and Radio, Radio
Claude continued to thrive in his baseball broadcasts, and when Waite Hoyt retired at the end of 1965, he recommended that Claude become the lead broadcaster for the Reds, which Claude did. UK ...
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Claude continued to thrive in his baseball broadcasts, and when Waite Hoyt retired at the end of 1965, he recommended that Claude become the lead broadcaster for the Reds, which Claude did. UK broadcasting kept Claude busy as well, and his company, Sullivan Enterprises, frequently employed his sons, David and Alan, to assist with the broadcasts. In the spring of 1966, Claude broadcast the NCAA run of the famous “Rupp’s Runts,” which was a career highlight.Less
Claude continued to thrive in his baseball broadcasts, and when Waite Hoyt retired at the end of 1965, he recommended that Claude become the lead broadcaster for the Reds, which Claude did. UK broadcasting kept Claude busy as well, and his company, Sullivan Enterprises, frequently employed his sons, David and Alan, to assist with the broadcasts. In the spring of 1966, Claude broadcast the NCAA run of the famous “Rupp’s Runts,” which was a career highlight.
Alan Sullivan and Joe Cox
- Published in print:
- 2014
- Published Online:
- January 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780813147031
- eISBN:
- 9780813154640
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Kentucky
- DOI:
- 10.5810/kentucky/9780813147031.003.0004
- Subject:
- Film, Television and Radio, Radio
Two negative milestones followed, as Claude covered the end of Bear Bryant’s UK career as well as the point-shaving scandal and NCAA probation for Coach Rupp’s basketball team. Among other respites, ...
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Two negative milestones followed, as Claude covered the end of Bear Bryant’s UK career as well as the point-shaving scandal and NCAA probation for Coach Rupp’s basketball team. Among other respites, Claude spent part of the so-called lost season, the basketball season cancelled by the NCAA, calling horse races, another significant part of his broadcasting legacy.Less
Two negative milestones followed, as Claude covered the end of Bear Bryant’s UK career as well as the point-shaving scandal and NCAA probation for Coach Rupp’s basketball team. Among other respites, Claude spent part of the so-called lost season, the basketball season cancelled by the NCAA, calling horse races, another significant part of his broadcasting legacy.
Alan Sullivan and Joe Cox
- Published in print:
- 2014
- Published Online:
- January 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780813147031
- eISBN:
- 9780813154640
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Kentucky
- DOI:
- 10.5810/kentucky/9780813147031.003.0012
- Subject:
- Film, Television and Radio, Radio
During the 1966 baseball season, Claude had some voice issues, and in July he was found to have cancer in his right shoulder, near the lung. Although Claude underwent surgery as well as radiation ...
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During the 1966 baseball season, Claude had some voice issues, and in July he was found to have cancer in his right shoulder, near the lung. Although Claude underwent surgery as well as radiation treatments and seemed to be cancer free, the cancer returned in 1967. Claude gave up baseball broadcasting but continued UK broadcasting, although he still had significant vocal problems. In December 1967, he died on the operating table at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.Less
During the 1966 baseball season, Claude had some voice issues, and in July he was found to have cancer in his right shoulder, near the lung. Although Claude underwent surgery as well as radiation treatments and seemed to be cancer free, the cancer returned in 1967. Claude gave up baseball broadcasting but continued UK broadcasting, although he still had significant vocal problems. In December 1967, he died on the operating table at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Alan Sullivan and Joe Cox
- Published in print:
- 2014
- Published Online:
- January 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780813147031
- eISBN:
- 9780813154640
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Kentucky
- DOI:
- 10.5810/kentucky/9780813147031.003.0010
- Subject:
- Film, Television and Radio, Radio
Claude was hired to act as second broadcaster for the Cincinnati Reds in 1964, to announce alongside veteran baseball broadcaster Waite Hoyt. Claude took to his new position but still found plenty of ...
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Claude was hired to act as second broadcaster for the Cincinnati Reds in 1964, to announce alongside veteran baseball broadcaster Waite Hoyt. Claude took to his new position but still found plenty of excitement in his UK broadcasting as well. Rick Norton led the football team, and Pat Riley and Louie Dampier gained experience for the basketball squad—neither team reached its goals, but both showed future promise.Less
Claude was hired to act as second broadcaster for the Cincinnati Reds in 1964, to announce alongside veteran baseball broadcaster Waite Hoyt. Claude took to his new position but still found plenty of excitement in his UK broadcasting as well. Rick Norton led the football team, and Pat Riley and Louie Dampier gained experience for the basketball squad—neither team reached its goals, but both showed future promise.
Alan Sullivan and Joe Cox
- Published in print:
- 2014
- Published Online:
- January 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780813147031
- eISBN:
- 9780813154640
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Kentucky
- DOI:
- 10.5810/kentucky/9780813147031.003.0005
- Subject:
- Film, Television and Radio, Radio
Claude covered the return of UK basketball with the undefeated 1953–1954 season as well as new football coach Blanton Collier’s first teams. UK athletics began an up-and-down period. Always a ...
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Claude covered the return of UK basketball with the undefeated 1953–1954 season as well as new football coach Blanton Collier’s first teams. UK athletics began an up-and-down period. Always a cultural scholar, Claude was also interested in international travel at this time and began investigating a trip to Russia as soon as the Cold War thawed to a sufficient point to allow entry to that nation.Less
Claude covered the return of UK basketball with the undefeated 1953–1954 season as well as new football coach Blanton Collier’s first teams. UK athletics began an up-and-down period. Always a cultural scholar, Claude was also interested in international travel at this time and began investigating a trip to Russia as soon as the Cold War thawed to a sufficient point to allow entry to that nation.
Alan Sullivan and Joe Cox
- Published in print:
- 2014
- Published Online:
- January 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780813147031
- eISBN:
- 9780813154640
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Kentucky
- DOI:
- 10.5810/kentucky/9780813147031.003.0006
- Subject:
- Film, Television and Radio, Radio
Claude undertook two trips to Russia in the summers of 1956 and 1957. On the latter trip, he conducted an exciting (and previously undisclosed) investigation for the US Navy. Back in Lexington, ...
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Claude undertook two trips to Russia in the summers of 1956 and 1957. On the latter trip, he conducted an exciting (and previously undisclosed) investigation for the US Navy. Back in Lexington, Claude was at the forefront of implementing mobile broadcasting. Meanwhile, Adolph Rupp began assembling his next great UK basketball squad.Less
Claude undertook two trips to Russia in the summers of 1956 and 1957. On the latter trip, he conducted an exciting (and previously undisclosed) investigation for the US Navy. Back in Lexington, Claude was at the forefront of implementing mobile broadcasting. Meanwhile, Adolph Rupp began assembling his next great UK basketball squad.
Alan Sullivan and Joe Cox
- Published in print:
- 2014
- Published Online:
- January 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780813147031
- eISBN:
- 9780813154640
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Kentucky
- DOI:
- 10.5810/kentucky/9780813147031.003.0008
- Subject:
- Film, Television and Radio, Radio
Despite a downslide for UK basketball and football, Claude continued to enjoy broadcasting, with one highlight being covering the 1960 summer Olympic Games in Rome. Claude continued to win accolades ...
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Despite a downslide for UK basketball and football, Claude continued to enjoy broadcasting, with one highlight being covering the 1960 summer Olympic Games in Rome. Claude continued to win accolades for his work, including being selected as runner-up for the National Sportscaster of the Year award at the National Broadcasters Conference. Blanton Collier was fired as UK football coach, and UK basketball continued to struggle as well.Less
Despite a downslide for UK basketball and football, Claude continued to enjoy broadcasting, with one highlight being covering the 1960 summer Olympic Games in Rome. Claude continued to win accolades for his work, including being selected as runner-up for the National Sportscaster of the Year award at the National Broadcasters Conference. Blanton Collier was fired as UK football coach, and UK basketball continued to struggle as well.
Joe B. Hall, Marianne Walker, and Rick Bozich
- Published in print:
- 2019
- Published Online:
- May 2020
- ISBN:
- 9780813178561
- eISBN:
- 9780813178578
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University Press of Kentucky
- DOI:
- 10.5810/kentucky/9780813178561.003.0018
- Subject:
- History, Cultural History
Joe B. describes his first job as a college coach at Regis College, in Denver. Katharine has third child, a boy, in Denver. Joe B. further develops his conditioning program to strengthen his players. ...
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Joe B. describes his first job as a college coach at Regis College, in Denver. Katharine has third child, a boy, in Denver. Joe B. further develops his conditioning program to strengthen his players. Coach Rupp sends him a congratulatory note after Regis beats Oklahoma State, coached by Joe B.’s favorite coach, Hank Iba.Less
Joe B. describes his first job as a college coach at Regis College, in Denver. Katharine has third child, a boy, in Denver. Joe B. further develops his conditioning program to strengthen his players. Coach Rupp sends him a congratulatory note after Regis beats Oklahoma State, coached by Joe B.’s favorite coach, Hank Iba.
