An Evening With Coach Crum: KY Rivalries & Cool Hand Luke

829 West Main Street,Louisville KY 40202

08 December, 2022

Description

As part of our new exhibition Kentucky Rivalries, we’re gathering a who’s who of former University of Louisville basketball players Denny Crum coached during his thirty-year career at the school. It will be a night of celebration with members from both the 1980 and 1986 NCAA Championship teams along with several other former U of L players and coaches. It’s going to be a special night of great stories highlighting numerous rivalry games and moments in U of L basketball history, never to be forgotten. Join Coach Crum and his wife Susan, along with big names like Darrell Griffith, Roger Burkman, Scooter McCray, Jerry Eaves, Wiley Brown, Tony Branch, Daryl Cleveland, Robbie Valentine, Herbert Crook, Chris West, Billy Thompson, Milt Wagner, Jeff Hall and Wade Houston here at the Frazier for a special night. Learn how Coach Crum received his nickname, “Cool Hand Luke,” and hear stories from both Championship tournament games. Join us for this special night as Coach Crum takes center court with his players once again. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served, and a cash bar will be available. Moderators: Andy Treinen and Rachel Platt, Frazier History Museum Special Remarks: Josh Heird, Director of Athletics, University of Louisville This program is brought to you by University of Louisville Athletics.