Denny Crum

Hall of Fame Coach Denny Crum was a good friend and liked to play golf together and invited each other to play in events at our Country Clubs. My wife Carol and I had dinner with Denny and his wife after he won a prize of the use of a new Cadillac to drive to the Smokey Mountains and stay in a hotel and play golf over a weekend. The reason is that he couldn't go was because he was going to Europe to coach the Olympics basketball team. After we moved to Florida I only saw him once in an...

I was blessed to have known Coach Crum. He was a gentleman and legendary Hall of Fame Basketball Coach who was admired by so many of us. His tremendous impact on others was defined by his kind demeanor and how much he did for so many people. Thank you for all the unforgettable memories. My condolences, thoughts and prayers to the entire family.

Hi how are you I am good u I am writing to you to give my condolences to you and your family etc. Rip. He seemed like a nice guy. I will miss him so. I loved his basketball coaching. .no rush take care bye

The Ville The First Coach who took us to the Top And we were there Twice..Thank you Coach for stepping aside with Integrity and Class when Pitino came you always did things For the good of the team our Chriscommunity you are Louisville Basketball!

Rest In Peace Coach Crum. I admired you more than you know, not just as Our Coach, but also because of the man you were. You ARE a Legend and I don´t think you ever got the recognition that you deserved, but I never thought you cared much about that! I pray that you are at peace and fishing in Heaven! I love you Coach and I´ll miss you every day. My prayers to Susan, Scott and the rest of your family, and your many, many friends and admirers. Rest In The Fathers arms for a life well lived.

My sincere condolences, appreciate our friendship and the great memories. Fondest Aloha! Coach Merv Lopes (retired) Chaminade University Honolulu, Hawaii

1986 was the year...I was 10 years old trying to stay up to finish watching the championship game between UofL& Duke. I fell asleep and woke up asking my mom...did we win and she said yes! I remember the elation and pride I had for my team, city, and Coach Crum! That began my love and passion for the game! Remembering him with the rolled up paper in his hand and I was always impressed by his calmness during such an intense game. I played ball and always rep our team! He exemplified LOYALTY ...

Denny was a real class act. He was the reason I came to love the game of basketball. We love you and will miss you Coach!

Susan, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will pray that sweet memories will make this loss less. Anna Duvall Majors