The year was 1983. I was sitting in the TGI Fridays on Nicholasville Road in Lexington with Luther Kirklin, his son Sean and my Dad, Dr. Jerry Bryson...we all called him Pop. The four of us had just finished a Friday night two-game session of the Kentucky Men's High School Basketball State … [Read more...] about A Tribute To Billy Hicks by John Bryson
In Memoriam: Coach Billy Hicks
Coach Billy Hicks Passed away Sunday evening at his home in Georgetown . It was an honor and privilege to have him as a friend . He lived life to the fullest and no task was to daunting for this giant of a man . His coaching achievements go beyond what any coach in Kentucky has ever reached but it … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: Coach Billy Hicks
The “GLORY ROAD / HERITAGE GAME” Project
###FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE### KENTUCKY HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL HAL OF FAME Announces: The "GLORY ROAD / HERITAGE GAME" Project The Kentucky High School Basketball Hal of Fame (KHSBHF) is proud to announce its 2023-24 "GLORY ROAD" projects that will recognize and honor the many gymnasiums across … [Read more...] about The “GLORY ROAD / HERITAGE GAME” Project
Jock Sutherland Passed Away
Jock Sutherland passed away Monday - Hall of Fame Coach - State Championship Coach at Lafayette High School and a story teller like no other. His humor, personality and love of the game made him a true icon . All of us who were fortunate enough to have known him were truly blessed . Jock will be … [Read more...] about Jock Sutherland Passed Away
“Old” Dunbar Bearcat Basketball
CELEBRATE “Old” Dunbar Bearcat Basketball “Dunbar Nation” comes alive once again!! Be there to celebrate a tradition rich rivalry in an iconic historical gymnasium. The Lexington Dunbar (now Paul Laurence Dunbar High School) vs. Louisville Central High School basketball game will be played … [Read more...] about “Old” Dunbar Bearcat Basketball
Lexington celebrates an iconic, cultural and historical high school
LEXINGTON CULTURAL-HOSTORICAL ALERT Lexington celebrates an iconic, cultural and historical high school, “Old” Lexington Dunbar High School (now Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame (KHSBHF) Presents: A 2023 “Heritage Game” Basketball … [Read more...] about Lexington celebrates an iconic, cultural and historical high school
LEXINGTON CULTURAL-HISTORICAL ALERT
LEXINGTON CULTURAL-HISTORICAL ALERT “Old” Lexington Dunbar High School (now Paul Laurence Dunbar High School) vs. Louisville Central High School, a basketball rivalry like no other, comes to life again as part of the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame (KHSBHF) Heritage Game Series and … [Read more...] about LEXINGTON CULTURAL-HISTORICAL ALERT
TRADITION RICH HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL RIVALRY RENEWED
LEXINGTON CULTURAL – HISTORICAL ALERT TRADITION RICH HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL RIVALRY RENEWED Dunbar Nation comes alive once more as “Old” Lexington Dunbar (now Paul Laurence Dunbar High School) matches up against archrival Louisville Central High School in the Dunbar Bearcat Gymnasium. The … [Read more...] about TRADITION RICH HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL RIVALRY RENEWED