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UCLA coach John Wooden, right, and Louisville coach Denny Crum see something funny as they watch UCLA work out for their NCAA game with Louisville at the Sports Arena in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 22, 1972. Crum played for UCLA and then assisted Wooden three seasons through the 1970-71 campaign. (AP Photo/Harold Filan)
- Harold Filan
Denny Crum said Louisville's 1980 NCAA championship was an important moment of the university and the city.
- Eric Crawford photo
Denny Crum with Darrell Griffith.
- AP PHOTO
Denny Crum with Louisville's Cardinal mascot at Louisville Live at Churchill Downs in 2021.
- Eric Crawford
Denny Crum talks to his team during an NCAA Tournament game in March, 1995.
- AP PHOTO / DAVID J. PHILLIP
UCLA coach John Wooden, right, and Louisville coach Denny Crum see something funny as they watch UCLA work out for their NCAA game with Louisville at the Sports Arena in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 22, 1972. Crum played for UCLA and then assisted Wooden three seasons through the 1970-71 campaign. (AP Photo/Harold Filan)
- Harold Filan
Denny Crum performs the ribbon cutting during the dedication ceremony of Denny Crum Hall on the Louisville campus on Sept. 29, 2022.
- ERIC CRAWFORD
Denny Crum winks while his photo is taken after the dedication of Denny Crum Hall on the University of Louisville campus on Sept. 29, 2022.
- ERIC CRAWFORD
Scenes from the dedication of Denny Crum Hall on the campus of the University of Louisville on Sept. 29, 2022.
- ERIC CRAWFORD
Scenes from the dedication of Denny Crum Hall on the campus of the University of Louisville on Sept. 29, 2022.
- ERIC CRAWFORD
Scenes from the dedication of Denny Crum Hall on the campus of the University of Louisville on Sept. 29, 2022.
- ERIC CRAWFORD
New Louisville basketball coach Kenny Payne poses with former Cardinals' players, Hall of Fame coach Denny Crum, and former staffers in the basketball office after his introductory news conference.
- Eric Crawford photo.
New Louisville basketball coach Kenny Payne greets former Cardinals' coach Denny Crum after arriving at Bowman Field in Louisville.
New Louisville basketball coach Kenny Payne hugs former Cardinals' coach Denny Crum after arriving at Bowman Field in Louisville.
- Eric Crawford
Denny Crum, Kenny Payne, Wade Houston and Josh Heird after Payne's arrival at Bowman Field. Crum and Houston recruited Payne to Louisville as a player, and Heird hired him to be the Louisville basketball coach.
Hall of Fame coach Denny Crum awaits the arrival of new Louisville basketball coach Kenny Payne at Bowman Field.
- Eric Crawford
Former Louisville coach Denny Crum signed autographs at his 85th birthday party Wednesday at Roosters restaurant. WDRB Photo Rick Bozich
- Rick Bozich
Denny Crum celebrated his 85th birthday Wednesday with two members of his 1980 NCAA title team -- Jerry Eaves (left) and Roger Burkman. WDRB Photo Rick Bozich
- Rick Bozich
Denny Crum shared some birthday memories with Judy Cowgill, his former administrative assistant, at Crum's 85th birthday party Wednesday. WDRB Photo Rick Bozich
- Rick Bozich
An old photo of Denny Crum at his 85th birthday celebration and Potato Soup fundraiser at Roosters in Middletown.
- Eric Crawford
Denny Crum during his 85th birthday celebration and Potato Soup fundraiser at Roosters in Middletown.
- Eric Crawford
Denny Crum gives the "thumbs up" sign during his 85th birthday celebration and Potato Soup fundraiser at Roosters in Middletown.
- Eric Crawford photo.
Denny Crum signs an autograph during his 85th birthday celebration and Potato Soup fundraiser at Roosters in Middletown.
- Eric Crawford
Denny Crum takes a look at his cake during his 85th birthday celebration and Potato Soup fundraiser at Roosters in Middletown.
- Eric Crawford
Denny Crum shares a laugh with Rick Bozich during the coach's 85th birthday celebration and Potato Soup fundraiser at Roosters in Middletown.
- Eric Crawford
Darrell Griffith greets his old coach, Denny Crum, during Crum's 85th birthday celebration and Potato Soup fundraiser at Roosters in Middletown.
- Eric Crawford
Denny Crum during his 85th birthday celebration and Potato Soup fundraiser at Roosters in Middletown.
- Eric Crawford
Denny Crum takes a minute in his easy chair during his 85th birthday celebration and Potato Soup fundraiser at Roosters in Middletown.
- Eric Crawford
Denny Crum signs autographs during his 85th birthday celebration and Potato Soup fundraiser at Roosters in Middletown.
- Eric Crawford
Mike Krzyzewski, Denny Crum and Mike Pegues pose after the Duke coach is presented with gifts before his final game at the University of Louisville.
- University of Louisville
Mike Krzyzewski and Denny Crum talk before Duke's game at Louisville on Jan. 29, 2022.
- Eric Crawford
Former Louisville basketball coach Denny Crum said he was impressed by what he saw from the Cards in a Red/White scrimmage Saturday. WDRB Photo/Rick Bozich
- Rick Bozich
Denny Crum being introduced during a Louisville basketball game in 2018.
- Eric Crawford photo.
Elizabeth Woolsey with Hall of Fame coach Denny Crum
WDRB file photo.
Film-maker Anthony Holt (left) has started work on a documentary about Louisville's Doctors of Dunk, who were coached by Denny Crum (center) and led by Darrell Griffith. WDRB Photo/Rick Bozich
Former U of L men's basketball coach Denny Crum
Denny Crum speaks with WDRB's Elizabeth Woolsey on June 21, 2019, at Kern's Korner in the Highlands.
- Eric Crawford photo.
Denny Crum speaks with WDRB's Elizabeth Woolsey on June 21, 2019, at Kern's Korner in the Highlands.
- Eric Crawford photo.
Denny Crum speaks with WDRB's Elizabeth Woolsey on June 21, 2019, at Kern's Korner in the Highlands.
- Eric Crawford photo.
Denny Crum speaks with WDRB's Elizabeth Woolsey on June 21, 2019, at Kern's Korner in the Highlands.
- Eric Crawford photo.
Denny Crum speaks with WDRB's Elizabeth Woolsey on June 21, 2019, at Kern's Korner in the Highlands.
- Eric Crawford photo.
Denny Crum speaks with WDRB's Elizabeth Woolsey on June 21, 2019, at Kern's Korner in the Highlands.
- Eric Crawford photo.
Denny Crum speaks with WDRB's Elizabeth Woolsey on June 21, 2019, at Kern's Korner in the Highlands.
- Eric Crawford photo.
Denny Crum speaks with WDRB's Elizabeth Woolsey on June 21, 2019, at Kern's Korner in the Highlands.
- Eric Crawford photo.
Denny Crum speaks with WDRB's Elizabeth Woolsey on June 21, 2019, at Kern's Korner in the Highlands.
- Eric Crawford photo.
Denny Crum speaks with WDRB's Elizabeth Woolsey on June 21, 2019, at Kern's Korner in the Highlands.
- Eric Crawford photo.
- Eric Crawford photo.
- Eric Crawford photo.
Denny Crum presents a check on behalf of the Denny Crum foundation in February of 2019
- Eric Crawford photo.
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He passed away at the age of 86.
Denny Crum wasn’t supposed to become the most beloved basketball coach to blaze through the University of Louisville.
I feel fortunate to have had a few memorable moments with Hall of Fame Louisville Denny Crum, who died Tuesday at age 86.
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