Clarence Wilson

Clarence Wilson was a premier player in the Kentucky Athletic League rom 1942-1945, leading Horse Cave to a 65-1 record and two state titles. The Tigers under the tutelage of Coach Stone Thomas were also national runner-ups 1945.  Clarence would go on to a distinguished career at Tennessee A/I before choosing to become a member of the Harlem Globetrotters, choosing basketball over baseball for his professional career.  He was a Globetrotter from 1949-1964, the longest tenure of any Trotter of his time.  Clarence Wilson and the Horse Cave Tigers story would require a movie to accurately depict their greatness.  A Kentucky “treasure”, the Hall of Fame welcomes to your new team!