On this date...in 2001, the Voice of the Wildcats, Cawood Ledford, passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer. Ledford was the University of Kentucky’s play-by-play man from 1953-1992. Before, and even after TV, Ledford was the eyes and ears of Big Blue Nation painting some of the most glorious pictures for our beloved team. A native of Harlan, Ledford attended Centre College in Danville. He was inducted to the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame in 1987 and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1994. He won three Eclipse Awards for his coverage of thoroughbred racing and voted Kentucky Sportscaster of the Year a record 22 times. In 2001, the University of Kentucky named its basketball court at Rupp Arena “Cawood’s Court” in Ledford’s honor. Arguably the most recognizable face for the most storied college basketball programs in history.
Big Blue Booyah on Tom Leach
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