Kenny Rollins
1923–2012 (age 89)
Basketball player
Biography
Kenny Rollins made his name as a standout guard for the University of Kentucky and as a member of the 1948 Olympic gold-medal basketball team, thrilling fans with his poise and passing skills.
After his playing days he remained a mentor to younger athletes, exemplifying the values of teamwork and grit that are still celebrated in Lexington Cemetery, where he rests.