Former Cat and the last surviving member of Rupps "Fab Five", Wallace "Wah Wah" Jones dies at the age of 88.
Everyone knows all about Jones' impressive basketball career that included a National Championship in 1948 and a Olympic gold medal during the same year, but there something that some may not have known about the legend.
Wallace Jones also excelled on the football field as well earning All American status under both coach Rupp and coach Bear Bryant. Jones is the only Kentucky player to have his number retired in both sports.
Here's a look at Wah Wah's career statistics...
Besides the impressive numbers, Jones was also named All-American in 1947, 48, and 49. He is also a member of the State of Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame and the University of Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame. He was drafted 9th overall in the 1949 NBA Draft by Washington.
For an in depth look at Jones' basketball stats, head over to Big Blue History who's website is the best around for stats and obscure information anything Kentucky Basketball related.
Everything Jones accomplished in sports pales in comparison to the type of person he was. Everyone who knew Jones loved and respected him. Besides his athletic accomplishments, Kentucky fans loved the man for who he was.
Our prayers go out to Mr. Jones' family and friends...
R.I.P Wah Wah Jones
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