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1826 Adolph F. Rupp 1901-77
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KY, USA
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Marker reads, Winningest coach in history of college basketball. Native Kansan who played under famed coach Phog Allen. Head coach at UK, 1930-72. Won 4 NCAA titles, won or tied SEC crown 27 times; coach of 1948 US Olympic team that won gold medal. Natl. coach of yr. 4 times. Never a losing season; 879 wins-190 losses. Nicknames include Man in Brown Suit and Baron of the Bluegrass.