Interview with Bill Keightley, (Week 4)

Kygoff
WT Administrator

Here's this weeks Interview with Mr. Keightley where he discusses working for legendary coach Adolph Rupp. He discusses his personality, innovative style of play, discipline, and reputation. He recalls differences between Rupp's time and the present in recruiting, playing styles, and attitudes towards the academic life of players. He concludes by again denying allegations that Rupp was racist because he did not recruit African-American players during his tenure at the University of Kentucky.

Interview with William B. Keightley, November 4, 2005 (45:45)

Keightley, William B.; Interviewee -- Suchanek, Jeffrey; Interviewer