Here in the Commonwealth, there’s nothing bigger than the University of Kentucky basketball team. Outsiders might see this as hyperbole, but it’s (mostly) true. People care passionately and ...

After spending 41 seasons covering the Kentucky men’s basketball program for the Herald-Leader, Jerry Tipton was a figure well-known to many fans. But they might be surprised to learn something new ...

CANNONSBURG Jerry Tipton, a longtime University of Kentucky men’s basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader and the author of “Deja Blue: A Sportswriter Reflects on 41 Seasons of Kentucky ...

Longtime University of Kentucky basketball fans know the name Jerry Tipton. Tipton covered the Wildcats for 41 years as a beat reporter at The Lexington Herald-Leader until his retirement in July 2022 ...

Jerry was born in Akron, Ohio, on June 16, 1935. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Tipton; daughter, Linda Payne and husband Cecil; son, Gerald Tipton Jr. and wife Kathy; daughter, Cindy King and ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — I can’t give you their vertical jump. I’m not certain if they’re more skilled going left or right. I’ve never seen either make a three-point shot. But the local basketball ...

Jerry was born Sept. 18, 1946, in Linton, Ind., to William and Nedra Null Tipton. Jerry proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Following his time in the military, he worked in ...