Showing posts with label Big Blue Sports Archives. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Big Blue Sports Archives. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

In memory: Wallace Clayton "Wah Wah" Jones, July 14, 1926 – July 27, 2014

"Wah Wah" Jones and his close friend Humsey Yessin in 1945.


Jones will be remembered by fans, family, and friends.  His legacy in UK Athletics will live on in the Big Blue Sports Archives at the University of Kentucky Libraries.

Friday, March 25, 2011

Big Blue Sports Archive

In celebration of the University of Kentucky's appearance in the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament, we are uploading the video created to raise awareness for the Big Blue Sports Archive initiative. Celebrate the tradition of Kentucky basketball.

Go Cats!

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

To all Kentucky Basketball Fans

HOLD THE DATE – Tuesday, October 13th for a celebration of the life of legendary broadcaster Claude Sullivan – and benefit for the Big Blue Archives at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington! The evening kicks off with a Reception at 5:30 pm, Dinner at 6:30 pm and the Celebration begins at 7:30 pm. Ralph Hacker will emcee; Coach John Calipari will be speaking.

You won’t want to miss this exciting evening with many other local sports figures in attendance, while helping UK Archives continue to preserve the history of UK athletics dating back to the 1890s.

A reserved table for 10 is $1,000; individual tickets are $115 each. Cocktail attire. For more information, contact Esther Edwards at eedwards@uky.edu or 859-257-1742.