Ray Ganong, who for more than three decades has been one of the most popular figures involved in University of Louisville athletics, announced his retirement from strength and conditioning coaching on Friday.
After helping Miami football win national championships in both football and baseball, Ganong arrived at Louisville in 1985. For the next 33 years he worked with Cardinal athletes behind the scenes and also became a fan favorite at the end of the bench during men’s basketball games.
Though Ganong’s unrivaled intensity was always on full display during games, off the court, he was among the most approachable figures on Floyd Street.