In the recorded history of mankind, no one may ever have had as positive an experience operating a vacuum cleaner as louie dampier did feb. Hes the first indianapolisborn player to be enshrined, but as people watched this aba superstar play, they had no idea the inner battles he. The indiana basketball hall of fame museum captures the essence of hoosier hysteria and helps explain to the visitor why the game of basketball has a special place. Espn explores how 1966 national championship game between. Known for its distinctive red, white and blue basketball, the aba competed with the established national basketball association the nba for players, fans, and media attention. Rupps runts 196566 mens basketball ncaa runnerup team.
Louie dampier wikimili, the free encyclopedia wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Scoring records and leading scorers walters wildcat world. The latter is a photographic history of the colonels featuring a coverphoto of a hardcharging louie dampier, teeth bared, game face on, driving toward the basket pushing a. A championship in 1966 was a step for integration the. Dampier was inducted into the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame in september 2015. Through these images, fans of the american basketball association will remember the high flying, intense action of that rough and tumble league, including. Dampier was a member of rupps runts and helped lead his team to the finals of the. In the recorded history of mankind, no one may ever have had as positive an experience operating a vacuum cleaner as louie dampier did. A 6foot playmaker on adolph rupps famed rupps runts team at the university of kentucky, dampier averaged 21 points per game as the wildcats raced all the way to the 1966 ncaa national championship game. The photo, half a century old, still tells a story of a teenage orphan, a basketball.
By jeff merron page 2 glory road is an inspirational and refreshingly funny story about a team that breaks barriers and overcomes deeprooted prejudices against tremendous odds. The big example in sports was the american football league challenging and competing with the wellestablished national football league. Louie dampier catching a glimpse of bobby joe hill as hill makes off with the ball after one of. He was the aba alltime leader in points scored, three pointers made, assists, games played, and minutes played. The story of the men who built university of kentucky basketball fan series of sports books by bozich, rick, forde, pat, hall, c. Excolonels to appear at book release the courierjournal. Take a look back at the career of louie dampier as he is inducted into the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame.
Loaded with facts and anecdotes surrounding the comic books, animated series and movie franchises, this great new reference has something for fans of all. Louie dampier historical records and family trees related to louie dampier. Basketball as a senior in 196263 and earned a spot on the indiana allstars team. Proceeds from the sale of this book will also help other communities and organizations preserve their history through our american heritage project, a nonprofit organization. This was when terry plutos book was just coming out. Louis dampier born november 20, 1944 is an american retired professional basketball player. Get the best deals on louie dampier when you shop the largest online selection at. Louie dampier naismith memorial basketball hall of fame. May this book bring back fond memories of one of the greatest professional basketball teams of its timethe kentucky colonels.
Texas westerns 1966 title can be appreciated without game. Basketball hall of famer, louie dampier was a member of the first kentucky colonels team. The university of kentucky mens basketball program is the winningest in the history of the sport, and this book explores those wins along with the personalities, events, and facts that any and every wildcats fan should know. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. And louie dampier, 60, 165 pounds, was heartbroken. Louie dampier s devastating road to basketball hof. Hall of famers artis gilmore, louie dampier among members of former aba team set to appear. The 25 biggest upsets in college hoops history bleacher. The louie dampier book of basketball was straightforward, concise, and fun to read. Louie dampier rare signature from the aba allstar and record setting point guard on a card bearing the kentucky colonels logo printed card signed. The ultimate resource for true niner fans whether a diehard booster from the days of joe montana or a new supporter of jim harbaugh, san francisco 49ers fans will discover the top 100 things to know, and do, in their lifetime through this unique team history book and guide.
The most memorial event in his high school career, other than being a great basketball player, was the 7468 victory over new york citys power memorial high. From left were, larry conley, louie dampier, pat riley and tommy kron. Wildcats stars from more than a century of success are highlighted, including louie dampier, pat riley, sam bowie. Louis louie dampier born november 20, 1944 is a retired american professional basketball player. At the time, it was a monumental 7265 upset of a wildcats team that featured a backcourt of pat riley and louie dampier even if the miners did finish with a record of 281. The aba distincted itself with the red, white and blue basketball photo courtesy of turbosquid one of the themes of the 1960s was that establishment was being challenged. A pure shooter, dampier s stamina and hard work earned him several allstar nominations and a. Louie dampier bridge opening air show at oldham reserve near allen lane. Louie dampier wildcat legend print your frame of mind.
Louis louie dampier is a retired american professional basketball player. Thankfully, the league didnt get in anyones way and, as a result, fans were given the opportunity to watch these athletes, some of whom have made our list of the 25 best players in aba history. Clark takes readers into the arena and onto the court with this indepth look at the legends of kentucky basketball. Stars like jamal mashburn, dan issel, kenny walker, derek anderson, walter mccarty, richie farmer, jack goose givens, louie dampier, john pelphrey, travis ford, and brandon knight are among the many players who share their stories. He helped document those colonel days in two books, kentucky. A successful athlete at the university of kentucky, louie dampier b.
Louie dampier the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame. Louie dampier was inducted into the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame on september 12, 2015. Junior forward, pat riley came to uk from linton high school in schenectady, new york. Future aba legend louie dampier led a highscoring bunch that also featured coaching icon pat riley at forward, but kentucky was also once. Louie dampier is a american famous celebrity, who was born on 20 november, 1944 in indianapolis, indiana. Louie dampier player profile, new jersey nets, nba stats. Kentucky colonelsshots from the sidelines acclaim press. Louie dampier bridge opening air show at oldham reserve. American basketball association aba remember the aba. The nba is the premier professional basketball league in the.
Career leaders scoring average player season g pts avg 1. At the conclusion of the abas history, dampier made a careerrecord 794 3point field goals. This team would be known as rupps runts and would lose the ncaa championship game. Louie dampier catching a glimpse of bobby joe hill. Louie dampier was a standout basketball player for the university of kentucky in college and for the kentucky colonels in the aba. Louie dampier project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Sep 1, 1979 louie dampier signed a contract with the new jersey nets. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball. Louie dampier overwhelmed by election to the hall of. He ended his career as the third leading scorer in uk history at that time.
The online museum devoted to the defunct american basketball association 19671976. Ray, woods, mark and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It has taken way too long, but history and louie dampier finally are in the. Jul 3, 1979 louie dampier, previously with the san antonio spurs, became a free agent. I was responsible for purchasing video tape for my department, and our vendor was you guessed it dampier tape distributing, inc. He helped lead the colonels to the aba championship in 1975.
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