Interview with Terry Mobley, February 22, 2017

Interview Summary

Mobley discusses his almost 40 years associated with the University of Kentucky, both as a student and as an employee. He describes growing up in Harrodsburg, Kentucky and his early interest in basketball. He details his first time meeting Coach Adolph Rupp and being offered a scholarship to play basketball for UK. Mobley discusses his time as a player for UK and describes each of his seasons and the players on the team each year. He discusses changes throughout the years that led to various successes and failures, and he reminisces about his favorite moments as a player. Mobley also discusses Adolph Rupp throughout the interview, detailing a few stories that show his character.

Mobley also discusses his time as an employee of the University of Kentucky, describing his different jobs and the various presidents of UK with whom he has worked.

Interview Keyword

University of Kentucky UK UK athletics Athletics Basketball UK basketball College basketball Lexington (Ky.) Coach Rupp Adolph Rupp Chief Development Officer Fundraising University presidents College presidents Harrodsburg (Ky.)

Interview LC Subject

Rupp, Adolph. 1901-1977 Basketball. University of Kentucky Athletics. Lexington (Ky.) Harrodsburg (Ky.)

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