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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox college coach William Ray Black (September 25, 1920 – May 1, 2002) was an American construction executive and college baseball coach.[1]

Early life

Black was born and raised in Paducah, Kentucky, where his father, Ray owned a construction business. He attended the University of Kentucky and graduated in 1942 from the University of Kentucky College of Education.[1] He played baseball and football at UK and during his senior year, served as player-coach of the baseball team.[1] The Kentucky Wildcats baseball team had a record of seven wins and six losses under his leadership.[2]

Later life

After graduation from UK, Black enlisted in the US Army during World War II. After the war, he worked for the family business, by then called Ray Black & Son. He served the University of Kentucky by serving four terms as alumni representative to the university's board of trustees. He also served for 22 years on the Paducah Board of Education.[1]

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External links

Шаблон:Kentucky Wildcats baseball coach navbox