Atkins played for Adolph Rupp during his time in Lexington ... and cabinet secretary of the eventual winner, John Y. Brown Jr. Throughout his pursuit of a career in politics, Atkins showed ...

Legendary Kentucky basketball coach Adolph Rupp was never at a loss for words. Following are some of his more famous quotes during his 41-year career.

Rupp, whose Kentucky team regularly qualified ... “They wanted Kentucky to be the first to integrate the SEC. They said if Adolph did it, everybody would,” Beard told the Atlanta Journal ...