John Calipari’s enshrinement into the Hall of Fame is dominating the headlines this week, but, as many of you have reminded me over and over in the comments section, another important Wildcat will also be inducted Friday night: Louie Dampier. The Kentucky and ABA legend will be presented by his friend and former teammate Dan Issel.
Dampier is pretty shy when it comes to media stuff, but agreed to sit down with the Indy Star’s Dana Hunsinger Benbow for an interview. The profile goes into Dampier’s childhood and how he lost both his mother and father by age 18, and follows him through his time at Kentucky, including his friendship with Issel.