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“I know I have plenty of enemies, but I'd rather be the most-hated winning coach in the country than the most-popular losing one.”

Quote by Adolph Rupp

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Adolph Rupp was a legendary basketball coach who served as the head coach at the University of Kentucky from 1930 to 1972. Born on September 2, 1901, and passing away on December 10, 1977, Rupp's coaching career spanned over four decades and was marked by his innovative coaching methods and his ability to nurture talent. His teams won multiple national championships, making him one of the most successful coaches in the history of college basketball. more

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