Adolph Rupp Signed AUTO 8x10 photo Kentucky Basketball HOF PSA/DNA LOA
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Dubbed "The Baron of Bluegrass," college basketball coach Adolph Rupp (d 1977) was legendary for developing local talent. In fact, 80 percent of his players hailed from the hills of Kentucky and Rupp turned them into champions. By winning 876 games in 41 years of coaching, Rupp set a remarkable standard of excellence. Part of his success was due to his intense desire to win and his ability to instill that drive into his players. He promoted a sticky man-to-man defense and a relentless fast break offense that battered opponents into defeat. His teams appeared in 20 NCAA tournaments and captured 27 Southeastern Conference titles. Rupp demanded 100 percent from his players at all times, pushing them to impressive levels of success. College basketball has seen few coaches who have been more dominant than Adolph Rupp.He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1969.
Offered is an original 8x10 photo (issued by the U of Kentucky) signed and personalized (in ballpoint) by Rupp and dated from 1962.
PSA/DNA LOA
Item: 12575
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| Price: $1,249.00 | | |
