Interview with Tony Delk, October 21, 2016
Project: University of Kentucky Athletics: Men's Basketball Oral History Project
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Tony Delk discusses how growing up with his brothers led to his interest in basketball. He talks about his high school basketball career and being recruited by the University of Kentucky. Delk discusses his career at UK, including various wins and losses. Delk also discusses his teammates, coaches, and fans at UK. Delk discusses winning the NCAA tournament and his career after UK in the NBA. He then discusses the end of his basketball career and his career now, as well as his favorite memories of his time at UK and how he wishes to be remembered.Interview Accession
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Delk, Tony Interview by Kyle Macy. 21 Oct. 2016. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Delk, T. (2016, October 21). Interview by K. Macy. University of Kentucky Athletics: Men's Basketball Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Delk, Tony, interview by Kyle Macy. October 21, 2016, University of Kentucky Athletics: Men's Basketball Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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