Players' Names And Pictures

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27 Aaron Boyd, WR (2008-2012)
Lexington, KY (Henry Clay HS)

Photo@Lexington Herald-Leader

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Benny Snell Jr.

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Snell was so much fun to watch

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Still stuck on 27! I'll catch up in a little bit.


27 Hal "Bunky" Gruner, Back (1949-1952)
Louisville, KY (duPont Manual HS)

The Red Rocket" #27 was considered one of the greatest all-around athletes in Manual High School history.

He was a first-team All-State football pick in 1948 and 1949, earning All-American honors.
He was also a first-team All-State baseball pick in 1947 and 1948. His senior year, his jersey number "27" was retired.

He was offered 77 athletic scholarships and contract offers from the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburg Pirates upon graduation from high school.

After U of K, he signed with the Boston Red Sox and played in their organization for four years.

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Really a big thank you to those that have contributed to this page it has been a pleasure reading through every single page!

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27 Willie Gary, DB (1997-2000)
Valdosta, GA (Valdosta HS)

2000

Eric Kelly and Willie Gary shared UK’s single-season PBU record of 13.

By 2000 Hal Mumme had started at least one true freshman in the season opener each season at Kentucky.

In 1997, running back Derek Homer and safety Willie Gary started their first games as Wildcats. In ’98, safety David Johnson got the starting call in the opener. In 1999, guard Kip Sixbery started the opener.

In 2000 freshman defensive tackles Jeremy Caudill and Dewayne Robertson and offensive tackle Antonio Hall started every game.

Defenders run to the play (Willie Gary on right):




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27 Mike "The Badger" Edwards, S (2014 - 2019)
Cincinnati, OH (Winton Woods HS)

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27 Leonard Burress, DB/CB (2000-2003)
Memphis, TN (Trezevant HS)

GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 28: Carlos Perez #23 of Florida runs with the ball while tackled by Leonard Burress #27 of Kentucky during the game on September 28, 2002 at Florida Field in Gainesville, Florida. Florida defeated Kentucky 41-34. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images):




FLORIDA GATORS ROBERT GILLESPIE DIVES IN OVER KENTUCKY LEONARD BURRESS FOR TOUCHDOWN, 2001-09-22 (photo)
Creator: © John Sommers II | Credit: Bridgeman Images




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Ron Robinson, S (1986-89)
Nashville, TN (Stratford HS)

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26 Paul Calhoun. DB/P (1982-84)
Louisville, KY (Bishop David HS)

Holds the record for the longest punt in UK history (67 yards) vs Indiana in 1983.

Calhoun’s last pick turned the tide in the Hall of Fame Classic. Trailing 13-0 in the first half, the turnover set up a Marc Logan touchdown to get the Cats within striking distance.

All-SEC (Safety), 1984.

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26 CoShik Williams, RB (2008-2012)
Hiram, GA (Hiram HS)

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Nov. 5, 2011 - Lexington, KY, USA - Kentucky running back CoShik Williams (26) scores on a 10-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against Mississippi on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Mississippi, 30-13. (Credit Image: © Pablo Alcala/Lexington Herald-Leader/MCT/ZUMAPRESS.com)




Nov. 26, 2011 - Lexington, Kentucky, USA - Kentucky Wildcats running back CoShik Williams (26) celebrated after he ran in for a fourth quarter touchdown as Kentucky defeated Tennessee 10-7 on Saturday October 26, 2011 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff (Credit Image: © Lexington Herald-Leader/ZUMAPRESS.com)



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26 Freddie Williams, DB)RB (1974-78)
Miami, FL (South Miami HS)

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26 Tremayne Martin, (1996-97)
Apopka, FL (Apopka HS/Cuty College of San Francisco - JUCO)

Signed with Kentucky out of high school, but did not meet the requirements to join the team.

1996: Career high 9 tackles at Georgia.

Strong Safety Tremayne Martin (26) and Linebacker Jeff Snedegar (48) stepped into starting roles in 1997.

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26 Emery Clark, HB/S (1948-52)
Carlisle, KY (Carlisle HS)

He played halfback and safety as a member of the UK football team from 1948-1952, playing in the Orange and Sugar Bowls, and as a member of the 1951 National Championship team. In the 1952 Cotton Bowl. Emery Clark, Babe Parilli and Ray Correll were named the MVPs of the Cotton Bowl. In 1952 he was one of 12 seniors closing out their football careers at Kentucky.


LEXINGTON KY --NOV 3-INTERCEPTION- Kentucky Halfback Emery Clark (26) intercepts Miami pass intended for End Ed Lutes (80). The interception set up first Kentucky touchdown, the Wildcats scoring minute later in Babe Parilli pass to Steve Meilinger. No. 55 is Kentucky's John Griggs. (AP WIREPHOTO) 1951




Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jones and their sons, Harry and Larry, and Mr. and Mrs. Emery Clark and their son, Emery Clark, Jr. are pictured in connection with a story about how the two sets of parents' have traveled to watch their sons play University of Kentucky (UK) football. Standing (left to right) Mr. Earl Jones, Harry Jones, Larry Jones, Mr. Emery Clark, sitting (left to right) Mrs. Jones, Emery Clark , Jr., and Mrs. Clark. 19 Jan 1951 (John C. Wyatt Lexington Herald-Leader photographs




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