He was the trainer for UK in the 90s.
Fast Eddie died.
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I hadn’t known about him. I had figured Rock Oliver was doing all of our training back in that era.
But he was obviously really good at what he did and one of our own. Said a prayer for his soul to be with Jesus and his family here to have peace and comfort.
But he was obviously really good at what he did and one of our own. Said a prayer for his soul to be with Jesus and his family here to have peace and comfort.
Worked wonders on Sheppard's high-ankle sprain suffered in the SEC Tournament in '98
Thought Fast Eddie was the famous billiards player...
RIP UK Basketball Fast Eddie
RIP UK Basketball Fast Eddie
Eddie was too fast to be caught on film.
Just looked up some tributes to him and his obituary. He was 87, lived in his home state of Rhode Island since he retired. served in the National Guard and the US Marine Corps was boxer in his youth – Golden Gloves champion, Rhode Island State light heavyweight champion 1959, nine professional fights with a 6-3 record before going to school to become an athletic trainer. Started at Brown University, then moved to Providence where he worked for Rick Pitino and Rick Barnes, before coming to Kentucky. Earned his nickname “fast“ due to his speed at wrapping injuries.
He was one of those behind-the-scenes guys who brought us a ton of success during a magical time in our program's history.
Thank you, Fast Eddie, for everything you did for your family, your program, and your community. May you rest with God now, brother.
Thank you, Fast Eddie, for everything you did for your family, your program, and your community. May you rest with God now, brother.
Rock was strength and conditioning and Edur was the athletic trainer.
