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Hall of Fame College Basketball Coach Denny Crum Dies at 86

  • Denny Crum, legendary University of Louisville head men's college basketball coach, died at the age of 86.
  • Crum spent 30 seasons as the Cardinals' head coach, leading them to two national championships and six Final Four appearances.
  • Crum was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1994 and finished with 675 career wins.
  • Crum played college basketball at UCLA under John Wooden before joining Wooden's staff as an assistant coach.
  • Crum remained an ambassador for Louisville and was beloved by fans for his contributions to the community and university.
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