John Crigler
John Lloyd Crigler (May 31, 1936 – December 1, 2012) was an American basketball player best known as a starting forward for the "Fiddlin' Five," the University of Kentucky's 1958 NCAA championship team.
Crigler from the 1958 Kentuckian | |
Personal information | |
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Born | Hebron, Kentucky | May 31, 1936
Died | December 1, 2012 76) Georgetown, Kentucky | (aged
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Hebron (Hebron, Kentucky) |
College | Kentucky (1955–1958) |
NBA draft | 1958 / Undrafted |
Position | Forward |
Number | 32 |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Crigler, a 6'3" forward from Hebron, Kentucky, played three years for the Wildcats from 1955 to 1958. As a junior in 1956–57, Crigler was fourth on the team in scoring at 10.1 points per game as the team went 23-5 and were Southeastern Conference champions. As a senior in 1957–58, Crigler increased his scoring to 13.6 per game and helped lead the Wildcats to the 1958 NCAA championship.[1] Crigler had 14 points and 14 rebounds in the final against Seattle University, led by Elgin Baylor.
Following the close of his Kentucky career, Crigler became a high school teacher, coach and administrator at Scott County High School in Georgetown, Kentucky for more than 40 years.[2]
Crigler died on December 1, 2012.[2]
References
- pages 238-239 "2011-12 Kentucky men's basketball media guide, pages 34-36" Check
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value (help). Kentucky Athletics. 2012. Retrieved December 9, 2012. - "Former UK great, SCHS teacher, coach John Crigler dies at 76". Georgetown News-Graphic. December 1, 2012. Retrieved December 8, 2012.