Louisville Central High School
Coach Graves excelled as a player participating on two Central teams (1955-1956) that won state and national titles in the KHSAL (Kentucky High School Athletic League) before integration in 1957. His coaching career at Central would even surpass his playing days. Robert Graves Central teams won 445 games while losing only 116 (82%). The Yellow Jackets under his tutelage also won two state titles in 1967 and 1974. He was named Coach of the Year in 1969 and 1974.