Joe B. Hall (1928–2022), former Kentucky Hall of Fame basketball coach

Joe B. Hall was a legendary basketball head coach at Kentucky, leading the team to a national championship victory in 1978.

• Died: Saturday, January 15, 2022. (Who else died on January 15?)
• Details of death: Died at the age of 93.
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Kentucky basketball coaching legend

Joe B. Hall coached the University of Kentucky basketball team to a national championship victory in 1978 when the Wildcats defeated Duke in the title game. Taking over for the legendary Adolph Rupp in 1972, he was the head coach at Kentucky until 1985. He won almost 300 games, and led the team to 10 NCAA tournament appearances, three final fours, and a title in 1978. Hall was instrumental in integrating Kentucky basketball, recruiting black players, and hiring Leonard Hamilton as the first black assistant coach at the school.

Tributes to Joe B. Hall

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