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5.0 out of 5 stars
"Baron of the Bluegrass", Dec 7 2000
By Gene Cantrell - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Baron of the Bluegrass: More than 200 Quotes from and about Adolph Rupp, Legendary Kentucky Basketball Coach (Hardcover)
"Baron of the Bluegrass" is a wonderful copilation of quotes by and about fromer Unversity of Kentucky basketball coach Adolph Rupp. This thoughtful collection by Embry -- apparently himself a keen student of the game -- shows his insight and love for his subject.
Embry captures the essence of Rupp's drive, ambition and punctuates it with a sense of history as well as a touch of humor in giving us a glimpse into the character that was Adolph Rupp.
Reasonably priced, this book is is an affordable gift for any fan of basketball, especially Kentucky basketball.
The reader is rewarded by Embry's attention to detail, and this highly collectible edition is certain to be a much appreciated addition to any sports fans' libraby
4.0 out of 5 stars
Short, but good stories about Coach Rupp, Jan 12 2003
By Karl F. Kuhn Sr. - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Baron of the Bluegrass: More than 200 Quotes from and about Adolph Rupp, Legendary Kentucky Basketball Coach (Hardcover)
I was a fan of the UK Wildcats when I was younger--before I grew up--and I admired Adolph Rupp. The book is too short, but it is filled with stories about the man. It does not promote the myth that he was racist--he wasn't. He was just a man of his times, but he was a winner in everything he did.