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Carl Helem

Horse Cave High School Carl Helem led Horse Cave High School to two consecutive state KHSAL (Kentucky High School Athletic League) championships in 1944 and 1945. He was name state tournament MVP in 1945. The “Terrific Twosome” of Carl Helem and Clarence Wilson powered Horse Cave into legendary status. Carl continued his career at Tennessee State University. His post-college days were spent entertaining America as part of the world famous Harlem Globetrotters. Carl Helem was presented a Globetrotter Legends ring in 1999.

March 13, 2023 By kybbhof

Horse Cave High School

 

Carl Helem led Horse Cave High School to two consecutive state KHSAL (Kentucky High School Athletic League) championships in 1944 and 1945.  He was name state tournament MVP in 1945.  The “Terrific Twosome” of Carl Helem and Clarence Wilson powered Horse Cave into legendary status.  Carl continued his career at Tennessee State University.  His post-college days were spent entertaining America as part of the world famous Harlem Globetrotters.  Carl Helem was presented a Globetrotter Legends ring in 1999.

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