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Bill Black
Biographical details
Born(1920-09-25)September 25, 1920
Paducah, Kentucky
DiedMay 1, 2002(2002-05-01) (aged 81)
Playing career
Football
1940Kentucky
Baseball
1940Kentucky
1942Kentucky
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Baseball
1942Kentucky
Head coaching record
Overall7–6

William Ray Black (September 25, 1920 – May 1, 2002) was an American construction executive and college baseball coach. [1][2]

Early life

Black was born and raised in Paducah, Kentucky, where his father, Roy owned a construction business. He attended the University of Kentucky and graduated in 1942 from the University of Kentucky College of Education.[1] He played baseball and football and UK and during his senior year, served as player-coach of the baseball team.[1] The Kentucky Wildcats baseball team had a record of seven wins and six losses under his leadership.[3]

Later life

After graduation from UK, Black enlisted in the US Army during World War II. After the war, he worked for the family business, by then called Roy Black & Son. He served the University of Kentucky by serving four terms as alumni representative to the university's board of trustees. He also served for 22 years on the Paducah Board of Education. [1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Goins, Beth (October 16, 2015). "Building a Vibrant Future". University of Kentucky. Archived from the original on July 1, 2017. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
  2. ^ "William Ray "Bill" Black, Sr". Find a Grave. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
  3. ^ "2017 Kentucky Baseball Media Guide". University of Kentucky. Archived from the original on June 30, 2017. Retrieved June 30, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

External links

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