Bill Black (baseball coach)

William Ray Black (September 25, 1920 – May 1, 2002) was an American construction executive and college baseball coach.[1]

Bill Black
Biographical details
Born(1920-09-25)September 25, 1920
Paducah, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedMay 1, 2002(2002-05-01) (aged 81)
Playing career
Football
1940Kentucky
Baseball
1940Kentucky
1942Kentucky
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Baseball
1942Kentucky
Head coaching record
Overall7–6

Early life

Black was born and raised in Paducah, Kentucky, where his father, Ray owned a construction business. He attended the University of Kentucky and graduated in 1942 from the University of Kentucky College of Education.[1] He played baseball and football at UK and during his senior year, served as player-coach of the baseball team.[1] The Kentucky Wildcats baseball team had a record of seven wins and six losses under his leadership.[2]

Later life

After graduation from UK, Black enlisted in the US Army during World War II. After the war, he worked for the family business, by then called Ray Black & Son. He served the University of Kentucky by serving four terms as alumni representative to the university's board of trustees. He also served for 22 years on the Paducah Board of Education.[1]

References
  1. Goins, Beth (October 16, 2015). "Building a Vibrant Future". University of Kentucky. Archived from the original on July 1, 2017. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
  2. "2017 Kentucky Baseball Media Guide". University of Kentucky. Archived from the original on June 7, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
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