Adolph Rupp
- January 10, 2024
- Basketball Coach
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Adolph Rupp |
| Occupation | Basketball Coach |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 2, 1901(1901-09-02) |
| Age | 123 |
| Date Of Death | December 10, 1977, Lexington, KY |
| Birthplace | Halstead |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Kansas |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Adolph Rupp Biography
| Name | Adolph Rupp |
| Birthday | Sep 2 |
| Birth Year | 1901 |
| Place Of Birth | Halstead |
| Home Town | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Parents | Anna Lichi Rupp, Heinrich Rupp |
| Spouse | Esther Schmidt |
| Children(s) | Herky Rupp |
Adolph Rupp is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Coach who was born on September 2, 1901 in Halstead, Kansas, United States. Legendary Kentucky head coach compiled a 876–190 record over the course of four decades.
Only Bobby Knight and three others have more head coach wins than him.
Had three brothers named Otto, Henry, Theodore and Alfred, and a sister named Elizabeth.
Adolph Rupp Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Basketball Coach |
| House | Living in own house. |
Adolph Rupp is one of the richest Basketball Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Adolph Rupp 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
As a kid, he stuffed socks in order to play basketball on his family farm.
The arena where the Kentucky Wildcats basketball team plays is named after him.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Adolph Rupp Dating?
According to our records, Adolph Rupp married to Esther Schmidt. As of December 1, 2023, Adolph Rupp’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Adolph Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Adolph Rupp celebrates birthday on September 2 of every year.
How many NCAA titles did Adolph Rupp win?
He coached 42 years at Kentucky, winning 82 percent of his games, 27 Southeastern Conference titles and four NCAA championships. Four times he was chosen the national coach of the year. Rupp’s teams set an NCAA record by winning 129 consecutive games at home.
How long did Adolph Rupp coach Kentucky?
Adolph Rupp coached the Kentucky Wildcats from 1930 to 1972. During that time, he won an unprecedented 876 victories, winning four national championships, twenty-seven SEC championships (82.2% winning) and turning Kentucky into one of the greatest collegiate basketball programs of all time.
Was Rupp black players?
The game was a turning point in sports history, forcing many colleges to finally suit up Black players in order to remain competitive. Rupp retired in 1972 having coached only one Black player, in his final season. He died in 1977.
When did Adolph Rupp retire from Kentucky?
After graduating from Kansas in 1923, he coached for several years at Iowa and Illinois high schools. In 1930 Rupp became coach at the University of Kentucky, where he remained until retirement in 1972.
Who was the first black basketball player in the SEC?
Perry Wallace , the first black basketball player in SEC, dies on eve of being honored for integrating conference.