Interview with William B. "Bill" Keightley, November 4, 2005
Project: University of Kentucky Athletics: William B. Keightley Oral History Project
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In this interview, Keightley talks about 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 Accession
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Basketball coaches--Kentucky Basketball players--Kentucky Basketball--Coaching College athletes--Recruiting Keightley, William Bond, 1926-2008 Keightley, William Bond, 1926-2008--Interviews Rupp, Adolph, 1901-1977 Basketball University of Kentucky--Basketball University of Kentucky--Basketball--History College athletes College choice College environment College sports--Coaching College sports--Kentucky College sports--Scouting Kentucky Wildcats (Basketball team) College sports College students--Conduct of lifeInterview Rights
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Keightley, William B. Interview by Jeffrey Suchanek. 04 Nov. 2005. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Keightley, W.B. (2005, November 04). Interview by J. Suchanek. University of Kentucky Athletics: William B. Keightley Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Keightley, William B., interview by Jeffrey Suchanek. November 04, 2005, University of Kentucky Athletics: William B. Keightley Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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