Basketball Former UK player Charles Hurt, RIP

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RIP Charles Hurt, one of the really good guys ever to play at Kentucky

Charles Hurt, right, has lost his battle with leukemia.

By LARRY VAUGHT

Charles Hurt was always a battler when he played at the University of Kentucky. He was probably one of my all-time favorite players because he was so rugged on the court, but such a kind, caring, fun-loving person off the court.

He’s been battling leukemia for way too long now and finally has lost that fight. He has passed away at age 55 based on what several former UK players told me tonight.

“He is one of the best people I know,” former Shelby County athletics director Sally Zimmerman once told me.

I think anyone who knew him would agree.​

 

[Lexie's Dad]

Good night sweet prince.

 

[catsfanbgky]

Not going mock a UK player.

He and James Lee along with Kevin Grevey where my first players I remember watching. Along with Goose of course.

 

[JDHoss]

 

[slick rick.ksr]

A good man who served our country

 

[jameslee32]

RIP muscle man! You were a rock!

 

[Saguaro Cat]

Go beef up those angels, big guy.

 

[Ephcat]

He was a warrior on the court. One of the first to believe in weight training helping you as an athlete. Loved watching him as a kid. RIP