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re: RIP Ron Abernathy Asst. Basketball Coach 1976- 1989
Posted on 6/28/26 at 3:52 pm to Tiger1988
Posted on 6/28/26 at 3:52 pm to Tiger1988
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I think there were 2 from Louisville area he “signed”.
Gus Rudolph a few years later. Gus was fouled just before the buzzer in a game against Ole Miss and sank both free throws in a 52-51 Tiger victory.
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Posted on 6/28/26 at 7:43 pm to tigersbb
Kenny Higgs was from Owensboro, down the road from Louisville (a little)
Posted on 6/28/26 at 10:18 pm to tigersbb
I remember listening to that Ole Miss game on 1150am WJBO in BR. They also aired all the Astro and NO Jazz games.
Rudolph didn't play much, but was in the game late for whatever reason, and sunk those FTs to win it.
That's almost FIFTY years ago. Wow!
Rudolph didn't play much, but was in the game late for whatever reason, and sunk those FTs to win it.
That's almost FIFTY years ago. Wow!
Posted on 6/28/26 at 10:28 pm to 777Tiger
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been going on forever, didn't Tulane bball get the death penalty for whatever was going on with him there?
That was a different John williams and Tulane players got in trouble for "shaving points".
Posted on 6/29/26 at 12:21 am to tigahlovah
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I remember listening to that Ole Miss game on 1150am WJBO in BR.
Dick Walcott.
Posted on 6/29/26 at 4:52 am to tigersbb
I'm 99.999999% sure the WORST play by play man in college basketball (and football for that matter) history (Hawthorne) was doing that game.
I still remember him hyperventilating at the end and during the post game show of that broadcast.
My memory from that long ago can be shaky, however.
I still remember him hyperventilating at the end and during the post game show of that broadcast.
My memory from that long ago can be shaky, however.
Posted on 6/30/26 at 8:26 pm to Red Stick Tigress
I have a program with him on it, signed
Most of the team signed it. I mention it in my book. My friend, Derrick Mallet got it for me, he was a ball boy at the time. I was in 7th grade.
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If tweet fails to load, click here. Most of the team signed it. I mention it in my book. My friend, Derrick Mallet got it for me, he was a ball boy at the time. I was in 7th grade.
Posted on 6/30/26 at 8:46 pm to JodyPlauche
That is awesome.
Posted on 6/30/26 at 10:01 pm to Red Stick Tigress
Rest in Peace, coach….
Posted on 7/1/26 at 9:36 am to LSUFanMizeWay
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Kenny Higgs was from Owensboro, down the road from Louisville (a little)
Absolutely the most underrated player in LSU basketball history.
Still to this day the all-time LSU assist leader whether you go by total or per game and 7th all time scorer in LSU history.
Posted on 7/4/26 at 8:44 pm to ifyoubuildit
One of many great talents who played for Dale and Ron. He was a star at Dallas Carter High School, along with Vernon Smith, who played at A&M.
The Astronaut--question one of those highly ranked recruits who did not reach his potential was Mickey Heard. Was he recruited by Ron Abernathy?
The Astronaut--question one of those highly ranked recruits who did not reach his potential was Mickey Heard. Was he recruited by Ron Abernathy?
Posted on 7/5/26 at 11:09 am to rjokerlsu
I'm from Humboldt Tn where coach Abernathy coached our high school boys basketball team for the past 12 years....He was a great coach and even a better person. He had just announced his retirement back in March....Below is a fine tribute from the local sports journalist.
LINK
LINK
This post was edited on 7/5/26 at 11:10 am
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