Cawood Ledford was the play-by-play announcer for University of Kentucky men's basketball and football games for nearly 40 years. The legendary "Voice of the Wildcats" covered Adolph Rupp's famed UK basketball teams, as well as Bear Bryant's football teams. In addition to covering other sports, Ledford also called the Kentucky Derby 22 times. Ledford is considered one of the finest sports broadcasters in the United States over the span of five decades. He died on September, 5th 2001 in Harlan, Kentucky after a long illness. He was 75.
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- WSGS: Legendary Kentucky Announcer Cawood Ledford Voice of the University of Kentucky Wildcats for 39 years. Includes a short biography, a letter from a fan in Knoxville, Tennessee, and a couple of photos, including one with President Clinton.
- CollegeInsider.Com: He was Kentucky Basketball An article by Kyle Masey, former point guard for the University of Kentucky basketball team and current coach of the Morehead State Eagles basketball team, upon the death of Cawood.
- Cincinnati Enquirer: Cawood Ledford Laid to Rest in Harlan Associated Press release of his obituary.
- BigBlueNation.com - Cawood: Kentucky Remembers a Legend Press release including career highlights, awards, and honors.
- ESPN.com - Dick Vitale: Legendary Broadcaster Ledford will be Missed His comments upon the death of Cawood.
- ESPN Classic: Ledford also Noted Horse Racing Broadcaster ESPN's obituary.