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Donnis Butcher

Meade Memorial High School 1951-1955 Donnis Butcher was 6'3" guard who had an unbelievable competitive spirit. His all-around basketball skills created tremendous matchup problems for his opponents. He led his 1955 Meade Memorial team to a 32-0 record before the streak came to an end. That same year, Meade had twice beaten Hazard, the eventual state champions. Donnis was named first team all-state in 1955. Later in his basketball career he became a first team Little All-American at Pikeville College and played and coached in the NBA.

February 8, 2018 By kybbhof

Meade Memorial High School

1951-1955

Donnis Butcher was 6’3″ guard who had an unbelievable competitive spirit. His all-around basketball skills created tremendous matchup problems for his opponents. He led his 1955 Meade Memorial team to a 32-0 record before the streak came to an end. That same year, Meade had twice beaten Hazard, the eventual state champions. Donnis was named first team all-state in 1955. Later in his basketball career he became a first team Little All-American at Pikeville College and played and coached in the NBA.

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