Basketball Legends Vern Hatton, Bob Davis Die at 89, 80

Vernon Hatton, a celebrated member of the University of Kentucky basketball community and a key player on the 1958 NCAA National Championship team, passed away at the age of 89. He earned fame as the leading scorer for the Wildcats, averaging 17.1 points per game and notably scoring 30 points in the championship game against Seattle. Hatton's legacy includes being an All-America honoree and having his No. 52 jersey retired at Rupp Arena. He was also recognized for his historic performance in a game against Temple, where he made a game-tying shot that forced multiple overtimes. Throughout his career, he scored 1,153 points for Kentucky and went on to play in the NBA for four seasons. Tributes from the community highlight his impact as a player and a person dedicated to his family and Kentucky basketball.