Lexington, Kentucky
Wallace "Wah Wah" Jones, widely considered the greatest all-around athlete in University of Kentucky history, died Sunday. He was 88.Mr. Jones had been the last surviving member of Fabulous Five, the team that in 1948 won the first of UK's eight national championships. With four of the Fabulous...
Read MoreA very fine man, Sat next to him at the now departed UK Invitational during Christmas holidays. Cheerful. Modest. Enlightening. What anyone would call a nice guy. Accepted all compliments with a grateful and modest bearing. We will miss him and that great Five he was part of.
kent gravett
July 24, 2015 | Louisville, MS
God Bless you Wah Wah. May you rest in peace in the hands of GOD. You were a very good friend and I`m really going to miss you very much. Cecil Congleton, Canastota, New York.
May 20, 2015
I am from Harlan and Wah Wah was a hero to me as a kid.My Aunt (Polly Dizney) went to school with him as well as my Dad (Aaron Dizney). He just finally got to go to his real home...Prayers for the family from me.
jim DIZNEY
January 09, 2015 | Orlando, FL
Talk about a role model in sports but the way he conducted himself in society really sets the stage for what a humble man he was.If parents of today's athletes want their children to model an athlete then watch Wah Wah Jones tapes.sympathies to the jones family and may you rest in peace Mr. Jones
Frank Gallucci
August 05, 2014 | Cranston, RI
Ira, I will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Dale Bobb
August 05, 2014 | Falmouth, KY
You just can't beat those mountain boys! A lot of them have grown up UK fans and also a lot are perfect gentlemen! Sadly only a few have been stars at UK! But the main thing is their HEART was always in the right place, KENTUCKY! My Uncle Stuart Standafer drove a charter bus for years for Wah Wah and he said his boss was a good man!
James Phillips
August 03, 2014 | Manchester, KY
Our thoughts and prayers for Brian and his family today and the difficult days ahead.
Bill & Barbara Bradley
August 01, 2014 | Richmond, KY
You were a good man and an inspiration and I will always remember your kindred spirit. My Dad introduced us and you are a true humble man. You are now on the court with God and your journey and accomplishments are just beginning.
Thank you for being a part of our lives.
Robert Giard
August 01, 2014 | Corbett, OR
I am an alumnus of Harlan High and played basketball there as well. I was always fascinated with Wah Wah and his career. I saw his picture everyday in the trophy case and thought how awesome it was that a mountain boy achieved the greatness he did. A legendary Kentuckian and American.
Shane Shackleford
August 01, 2014 | Cumberland Gap, TN
