The Kentucky football countdown is burning and turning through the month of June, now only 66 days away from the start of the 2022 season. There is not a No. 66 on this year’s roster, but there’s plenty of significance behind the number.
In 1966 three Wildcats were taken in the first round of the NFL Draft. OT Sam Ball was drafted by the Baltimore Colts, QB Rick Norton went to the Miami Dolphins and defensive back Roger Bird was selected by the Oakland Raiders. All three are members of the UK Ring of Honor.