[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 79 (Wednesday, May 10, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S1579]
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                         Remembering Denny Crum

  Now, Mr. President, on one entirely different matter, yesterday the 
University of Louisville's legendary men's basketball coach, Denny 
Crum, passed away at his home.
  For 30 years, Coach Crum helmed my alma mater's basketball squad and 
led the Cardinals to unprecedented success. Denny revolutionized the 
program and transformed the team into a spectacle all Kentuckians were 
eager to tune in to. He was a true legend.
  Unique among coaches at the time, Denny sought to play the toughest 
teams in the country early in the season, knowing that those hard-
fought matchups would prepare the Cards better than anything else for 
post-season success. That bold playbook earned the coach nicknames like 
``Cool Hand Luke'' and, for always keeping his eye on the big dance, 
``Mr. March.''
  Thanks largely to his smart strategizing, Coach Crum led the 
Cardinals to two national championships and six NCAA Final Four 
appearances, earning Denny an induction into the College Basketball 
Hall of Fame. He brought national recognition to our school and city 
and forged a deep connection with the UofL community through his calm 
leadership both on and off the court.
  Even after retiring, Coach Crum continued to serve as an ambassador 
for the university, raising money to support scholarships, athletics, 
and academics.
  Denny was a great coach, a great friend, and more than anything, a 
great man. Elaine and I send our deepest condolences to Denny's wife 
Susan and to his family, friends, and fans as they mourn the loss of 
Denny Crum.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Illinois.