Former UK great Mike Casey passes away

by Ken Howlett on Apr 9, 2009 9:09 PM EDT in News Comment 18 comments

I received this email from Mike's daughter, Laura, a short time ago:

My best friend, my sweet, precious daddy is in heaven now.

He went peacefully and we were all around him to love and pray over him. He's my Guardian Angel now.

Thank you for all your love, support, prayers ... everything you did is greatly appreciated.

May God continue to bless you all,

Laura

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Terribly sad news

Mike Casey was a class act and brought much happiness to many generations of Kentucky fans. May he perpetually rest in peace in blue heaven – our thoughts and prayers are with the Casey family at this difficult time.

by TXCat on Apr 9, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Very Bad News

I remember my childhood (at least a big part of it) being spent listening to games on the radio with Casey, Pratt, Issel and on and on.

I know our thoughts are with the family at this time, and certainly hope he is at peace…

by JKW19742004 on Apr 9, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What Very Sad News

My favorite Wildcat from the days of my youth.

My he rest in His peace this very night.

by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 9, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Agree. RIP

by blue oregon on Apr 9, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Best Wishes to the Casey Family!!!!!

by UKfan79 on Apr 9, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Deepest sympathy

Rest in peace, Mike, and God bless the Casey family.

by blupride on Apr 9, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

so sad

Prayers from all of us. Strength for his family

by StillCatwoman on Apr 10, 2009 1:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Mike can now rest

with Mr.Rupp,Cawood and Mr. Wildcat. May they rest in peace.

Happy Days are here again
The sky is all ways BLUE again
Happy days are here again

by oldcat70 on Apr 10, 2009 3:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I thought something very similar when I got the news.

by Ken Howlett on Apr 10, 2009 3:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

May God ...

… bless Mike’s family, and give them peace.

Rest well, Mike. I can see you knocking down that sweet jumper beside some of your old friends right now.

A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan

by Truzenzuzex on Apr 10, 2009 7:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

My prayers go out...

to the Casey family. My the Lord comfort them during this difficult time.

by Blueboy on Apr 10, 2009 10:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Deepest Sympathies

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Casey family…We have one more angel to watch over our beloved WILDCATS

GO BIG BLUE!! WE WILL BE BACK!!!

by KYCATS77 on Apr 10, 2009 10:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Mike

Is no longer suffering from his ailments and is finally at rest.

My deepest sympathy to all his family and friends.

by kykat51 on Apr 10, 2009 12:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

My deepest condolences to the Casey family.

I wonder if any other program in the country would so mourn the loss of a man that played for the team forty years ago as does the Big Blue Nation.

Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.

by blbskue on Apr 10, 2009 12:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Front page news on fox sports

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Apr 10, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

God Bless Mike Casey!

Class act and a great Wildcat as well as a great person.

by jwnky on Apr 10, 2009 6:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Somehow I can picture

My Dad,my Mom, my late husband and all the former UK legends in Big Blue Heaven welcoming Mike Casey onboard the BBN in heaven. All the souls are there collectively and watching over everything and all their kindred Big Blue on earth for the next National Championship.

by kykat51 on Apr 10, 2009 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs