Ledford, Cawood Sportscasters News and Media

Ledford, Cawood Sportscasters News and Media

Ledford, Cawood

Cawood Ledford was the play-by-play announcer for University of Kentucky men's basketball and football games for nearly 40 years. The legendary "Voice of the Wildcats" covered Adolph Rupp's famed UK basketball teams, as well as Bear Bryant's football teams. In addition to covering other sports, Ledford also called the Kentucky Derby 22 times. Ledford is considered one of the finest sports broadcasters in the United States over the span of five decades. He died on September, 5th 2001 in Harlan, Kentucky after a long illness. He was 75.

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See Also:

- An article by Kyle Masey, former point guard for the University of Kentucky basketball team and current coach of the Morehead State Eagles basketball team, upon the death of Cawood.
- Associated Press release of his obituary.
- ESPN's obituary.
- Louisville newspaper's obituary and links to several stories paying tribute to his career and life.
- Obituary including a summary of his time as a student and an alumnus.
- Press release including career highlights, awards, and honors.
- His comments upon the death of Cawood.
- A fan's tribute.
- Voice of the University of Kentucky Wildcats for 39 years. Includes a short biography, a letter from a fan in Knoxville, Tennessee, and a couple of photos, including one with President Clinton.
- Comments of the Representative from Kentucky for the United States Congressional Record: In Memory of Cawood Ledford of Harlan, Kentucky (1926-2001).

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