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Good Wednesday morning!
Yesterday we got the sad news that long-time Louisville Cardinals head coach, Denny Crum, passed away. Crum was 86-years-old.
Coach Crum was responsible for putting Louisville basketball on the map in the 1980s, winning two national titles in 1980 and 1986, and five Final Fours.
Following Coach Crum’s retirement in 2001, he would co-host a radio show with former Kentucky Wildcats head coach Joe. B Hall, from 2004-2014, with the show ending in October of 2014.
Coach Crum left a lasting impact on Louisville Cardinals basketball, and an even bigger one on the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Prayers for Crum and his family and may he rest in peace.
Here are just some of the tributes to late, great Coach Denny Crum:
We are saddened to share the passing of legendary UofL Basketball Coach Denny Crum.
— Louisville Men's Basketball (@LouisvilleMBB) May 9, 2023
Our thoughts & prayers are with his loved ones.https://t.co/ceEJstxbw6 pic.twitter.com/hZlfKf04xM
A Hall of Famer and a legend. Our hearts go out to the Crum Family and the entire @LouisvilleMBB community https://t.co/ASf6PpVXua
— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) May 9, 2023
Denny Crum was a basketball legend, making an impact here in Kentucky by leading Louisville to win multiple national titles. But even more importantly, he made a difference in the community by running an inclusive program for all to enjoy. He will be greatly missed. ^AB
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) May 9, 2023
Denny Crum was truly a Hall of Famer. He was kind, had a great sense of humor but make no mistake about it, he was a competitor who wanted to win every game. My heart goes out to Susan and his family and friends. We lost another legend in our state today. Rest in peace, my friend pic.twitter.com/Ncmib5EZQa
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) May 9, 2023
The 1980 team reeled me in… pic.twitter.com/TJMQmIPluV
— Rex Chapman (@RexChapman) May 9, 2023
The UCLA men’s basketball program mourns the loss of former player & coach Denny Crum.
— UCLA Men’s Basketball (@UCLAMBB) May 9, 2023
We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Coach Crum.
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We were so blessed to have Coach Crum in our lives. Rest in peace Coach. pic.twitter.com/I1jpmf2L04
— Kenny Payne (@coachkennypayne) May 9, 2023
RIP to the legendary Louisville coach Denny Crum. Coach Crum was a brilliant coach, teacher, and competitor, and one of the finest gentlemen and champions the game has ever known. Denny Crum will always be Louisville Basketball. #RIP pic.twitter.com/GY09wBiFzm
— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) May 9, 2023
Thank you for everything, Coach. @CoachDennyCrum #DennyCrum @uofl @LouisvilleMBB @GoCards #L1C4 @LouisvilleLaw pic.twitter.com/2iJ2R1ifzW
— Marc Murphy (@MurphyCartoons) May 9, 2023
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