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Adolph Rupp

Born: Sept. 2, 1901
Basketball

2nd in all-time college coaching wins with 876; led Kentucky to 4 NCAA championships (1948-49,51,58) and 1 NIT title (1946).

Died: Dec. 10, 1977

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