Lousville Male High School 1941-1945 Described as the fastest, most aggressive and competitive player of his era, Ralph Beard was the first 4-sport letterman in Louisville Male High history. From 1941 through 1945 Ralph led his Bulldogs to a 1943 State Baseball Championship, and both a State … [Read more...] about Ralph Beard
S.T. Roach
Bate High School, Lexington Dunbar 1943-1965 A true gentleman, scholar, teacher and community leader - S. T. Roach guided the Lexington Dunbar "Bearcats" basketball program from 1943 through 1965. Coming from Bate High in Danville where he was an "All-State" basketball player, he eventually … [Read more...] about S.T. Roach
Clemette Haskins
Warren Central High School 1979-1983 Playing for the Warren Central High Dragons from 1979 through 1983, Clemette Haskins proved to be one of the most versatile and talented athletes to ever grace the courts of the Commonwealth. Her accumulated totals of 2,856 points, 1,731 rebounds, 857 … [Read more...] about Clemette Haskins
Bobby Keith
Clay County High School In 27 years as head coach of the Clay County "Tigers," Bobby Keith led his teams to 767 victories. Along the way, he set a state record with 18 "Sweet Sixteen" appearances – seven of these consecutively from 1984 through 1990. In 1987 his "Tigers" took home the … [Read more...] about Bobby Keith
Cliff Hagan
Owensboro High School 1945-1949 Playing for the Owensboro High "Red Devils" from 1945 through 1949, Cliff Hagan broke all his high school scoring records. With great quickness, strength and a picture-perfect hook shot, the 6"4" center led his '49 Red Devil Team to a State Championship win over … [Read more...] about Cliff Hagan
Clem Haskins
Campbellsville High School, Taylor County High School 1959-1963 From humble beginnings on a Taylor County tenant farm, Clem Haskins earned his way to basketball glory. With dignity and class throughout his life, Clem proved to be a true pioneer who – along the way - opened doors for others of … [Read more...] about Clem Haskins
Geri Grigsby
McDowell High School 1975-1977 The first female high school superstar in the modern era of Kentucky High School Basketball was the high-scoring Geri Grigsby of the "McDowell High "Dare-Devils." From 1975 through 1977, Geri amassed a three-season total of 4,385 points on her way to earning 3 … [Read more...] about Geri Grigsby
“King” Kelly Coleman
Wayland High School 1952-1956 No legend looms larger in Kentucky High School sports than that of Kelly Coleman of the Wayland High "Wasps." Playing from 1952 through 1956, the colorful "King" Kelly amassed a staggering 4,337 career points and a senior season scoring an average of 46.8—all … [Read more...] about “King” Kelly Coleman