Cawood Ledford was the play-by-play announcer for University of Kentucky men's basketball and football games for nearly 40 years. The legendary "Voice of the Wildcats" covered Adolph Rupp's famed UK basketball teams, as well as Bear Bryant's football teams. In addition to covering other sports, Ledford also called the Kentucky Derby 22 times. Ledford is considered one of the finest sports ... [MORE]
CollegeInsider.Com: He was Kentucky Basketball
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An article by Kyle Masey, former point guard for the University of Kentucky basketball team and current coach of the Morehead State Eagles basketball team, upon the death of Cawood.
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Congressman Hal Rogers - News Release
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Comments of the Representative from Kentucky for the United States Congressional Record: In Memory of Cawood Ledford of Harlan, Kentucky (1926-2001).
WSGS: Legendary Kentucky Announcer Cawood Ledford
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Voice of the University of Kentucky Wildcats for 39 years. Includes a short biography, a letter from a fan in Knoxville, Tennessee, and a couple of photos, including one with President Clinton.