A sharply dressed Denny Crum look, with a rolled up program, of course, was selected for the mural of the University of Louisville’s Hall of Fame coach, hoisted into place a couple of days ago on the west exterior of the Marriott Courtyard across Main Street from the KFC Yum! Center.

His legacy at U of L includes two national championships. six final fours, 23 NCAA appearances, and a tournament record of 43 wins and 23 losses. During 30 seasons he amassed a 675-295 won-lost record.

The official ceremony for the mural is Sunday at Noon.

Other hometown heroes with murals include:  Darrell Griffith, Diane Sawyer, Phil Simms, Allan Houston, Sue Grafton, Louis Brandeis, Lance Burton, Tori Murden, Bud Hillerich, Paul Hornung and Derek Anderson.

Howard Schnellenberger will be along soon. Surely.

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By Charlie Springer

Charlie Springer is a former Louisville editor and sportswriter, a public affairs consultant, a UofL grad and longtime fan.

One thought on “A salute to Cool Hand Luke”
  1. What a fine tribute, made even finer yesterday by a very affectionate crowd gathered around this true icon of local sports. Very deserving for a man who has given so generously of himself. Thank you for this opportunity to give back to him. A playing court named for him is well and good, but visitors to our city see the residents’ veneration for him with this mural, visible all year long. Go Cards!

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