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Topic: Rod Hundley


  
  WVU Varsity Club
Hundley was a campus hero and a national celebrity at a time when the college game was recovering from a national gambling scandal that nearly brought down the sport.
Hundley, a 6-foot-4, 185-pound forward in college, was soon to become a guard in the pros.
Hundley was inducted into the West Virginia University Sports Hall of Fame in 1992 and eight years later, Hundley, at 65, returned to WVU for his diploma more than 40 years after leaving school.
www.wvuvarsityclub.com /profiles/hundley_rod.html   (1709 words)

  
 WVU :: Athletics
Hundley was a self-made basketball player who played the game the way he wanted -- which was completely different than the way it was being played in the 1950s.
Hundley was "Pistol Pete" Maravich when Maravich was still in diapers.
As a freshman Hundley established the freshman scoring record with 62 points against the Ohio University plebes and averaged almost 35 points per game.
www.wvu.edu /~sports/hall_fame/rod_hundley.htm   (508 words)

  
 Deseret Morning News | Hot Rod: The man behind the voice
Corrine visited Rod occasionally, but by the time she remarried and found a stable life, she thought it was too late to reclaim her son, and she disappeared from his life.
Hot Rod says he has slowed down with age, but last year he was stopped by a police officer for driving 65 in a 50 mph speed zone after downing a couple of beers and a couple of glasses of wine.
Rod was going to move her to Phoenix to be near family when it became clear she needed help.
deseretnews.com /article/content/mobile/0,5223,510052260,00.html   (4211 words)

  
 WVU Alumni | Rodney C. "Hot Rod" Hundley
Hundley holds a varsity school record with 54 points in a single game against Furman and holds a freshmen team record of 62 points against Ohio University.
Hundley was the fourth player in NCAA history to score more than 2,000 points during his career.
In 2000, Hundley graduated from WVU with a bachelor’s degree in arts and sciences, 43 years after leaving his alma mater to play in the NBA.
alumni.wvu.edu /awards/academy/2005/rodney_hundley   (566 words)

  
 From her library's ashes, a Compton woman finds a teaching moment - Los Angeles Times
On Monday, Hundley was baking cookies as a thank-you while trying to not to dwell on the fact that the money would cover less than 10% of the loss, and that she had no renter's insurance.
Hundley, whose father is former Los Angeles Laker Rod Hundley, now an announcer for the Utah Jazz, said it was not unusual for Compton teachers to tap personal funds for books and other instructional materials.
Hundley, who studied art before becoming a teacher, had jump-started her collection with a donation of more than 200 books from a friend who worked for a magazine in Phoenix.
www.latimes.com /features/books/la-me-teacher4sep04,0,6705530.story?coll=la-books-headlines   (735 words)

  
 JAZZ: Hundley Signs Extension
"Rod is a symbol of the stability of this franchise," Rigby said.
Hundley, the only announcer the Jazz has ever had, will begin his 27th season providing play-by-play for Jazz games on radio and television this coming season.
Rod recently graduated from West Virginia, fulfilling a life-long dream to complete his college education.
www.nba.com /jazz/news/hundley000628.html   (448 words)

  
 Hot Stove League: Rod Beaton
Rod Beaton: Alex himself told reporters that he is more inclined to stay w/ the Mariners than he was before the decision to bring Piniella back.
Rod Beaton: The Pirates have first-basemen coming in their system (Craig Wilson next) and they were very disappointed by Young's 2000 season, especially given his price tag.
Rod Beaton: The new ballpark might not have pleased Juan Gonzalez, but AL pitchers have noticed the spacious dimensions and more than a few of them recognize the Tigers have the ability to turn around their fortunes.
www.usatoday.com /community/chat/1129beaton.htm   (2812 words)

  
 Hot Rod Hundley
Rod’s mother lived a tough life until she passed on at the age of 82.
As one of the YMCA’s primary fundraisers each year, with Hot Rod in the driver’s seat being roasted, the organization was able to raise $95,000 for YMCA Camp Roger.
Something Rod and Dr. Kiser have in common is their concern for the well being of children.
nbahoopsonline.com /Articles/2004-05/Hotrodhundley.html   (1517 words)

  
 Rod Hundley - Lakers Players Rod Hundley
Rodney Clark Hundley (born October 26, 1934 in Charleston, West Virginia) is a former professional basketball player and television broadcaster.
Hundley played for the Lakers in Minneapolis and Los Angeles from 1957 until 1963, averaging 8.4 points per game and recording over 1,400 assists.
Hundley had been the only voice for the Jazz until the 2005-2006 season, when Craig Bolerjack took over television duties.
www.lakersplayers.org /rod-hundley.php   (699 words)

  
 News Release
Hundley was lacking 25-30 hours of course credit toward his bachelors degree in physical education when he left WVU to turn pro.
Hundley, who lives in Salt Lake City, obtained his RBA by preparing a portfolio showing his competencies in areas such as broadcast journalism, public relations, physical education and speech pathology audiology.
Hundley said he is grateful to WVU for helping him obtain his undergraduate degree after so many years.
www.nis.wvu.edu /releases/hundleydiploma.htm   (694 words)

  
 JAZZ: Hot Rod Hundley Receives Curt Gowdy Award from Basketball Hall of Fame
Hartman and Hundley will receive their awards the evening of September 5 when the Class of 2003 is enshrined into the Hall of Fame.
Hundley, who will receive the electronic media award, is the only announcer the Utah Jazz has ever had.
Hundley earned the nickname "Hot Rod" for his flamboyant style from his college days at West Virginia University where he was a three time All-American.
www.nba.com /jazz/broadcasting/hotrod_award_030612.html   (665 words)

  
 JazzFanz.com - Story
Rod's mother lived a tough life until she passed on at the age of 82.
As one of the YMCA's primary fundraisers each year, with Hot Rod in the driver's seat being roasted, the organization was able to raise $95,000 for YMCA Camp Roger.
Something Rod and Dr. Kiser have in common is their concern for the well being of children.
www.jazzfanz.com /story.php?id=1444   (1484 words)

  
 Hoophall | Hall Announces 2003 Gowdy Winners
Hartman and Hundley will receive their awards the evening of September 5 when the Class of 2003 is enshrined into the Hall of Fame.
Hundley, who will receive the electronic media award, is the only announcer the Utah Jazz has ever had.
Hundley earned the nickname "Hot Rod" for his flamboyant style from his college days at West Virginia University where he was a three time All-American.
www.hoophall.com /news/gowdy_winners060903.htm   (668 words)

  
 MSNsportsNET.Com -- West Virginia University Mountaineers
Hundley was the most well-known high school player to ever play in the state and he had scholarship offers from all of the major basketball programs at the time.
Hundley was among those endorsing Schaus, a star player for Lee Patton at West Virginia who helped the Mountaineers make a trip to the NIT in 1947 and was voted school president by his classmates.
Hundley was three of 22 shooting in the first half before playing the second half “straight.” He finished the game going nine of 37 for 25 points.
www.msnsportsnet.com /page.cfm?story=7634&cat=special   (4675 words)

  
 ESPN.com - GEN - 'We're gonna make it. We're gonna make it'
Hot Rod Hundley is as talkative as he was flashy on the court, but when the Minneapolis Lakers made an emergency landing in an Iowa cornfield, he didn't say a word.
Hot Rod Hundley, seated toward the front of the plane, did what came naturally -- he huddled in the fetal position, bracing for disaster.
And for Hundley, it was the night the Lakers' DC-3 got lost in the middle of the Iowa cornfields, without its power generators.
espn.go.com /gen/s/2001/0328/1163444.html   (1934 words)

  
 Tribune Blogs -- Jazz Notes: Ross Siler and Steve Luhm
If you haven't heard Rod Hundley call a game in awhile, you might wonder who this "Slick" character he keeps referring to is. Deron Williams does, too.
Hundley encountered Williams in the Jazz locker room a few weeks ago, and the point guard was dressed in his traveling clothes -- a business suit.
Hundley said he gave the same nickname to former NBA player and Indiana Pacers executive Slick Leonard years ago, and now nobody ever calls him Bob Leonard anymore.
blogs.sltrib.com /jazz/2007/01/slick-willie.htm   (346 words)

  
 Rod Hundley. Hot Rod Hundley: "You Gotta Love It, Bab... - Memoir-Biography.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
You do not have to be a Rod Hundley fan, a Utah Jazz fan, or even a basketball fan to enjoy his opinions and experiences.
Hot Rod Hundley was the first player drafted in the 1957 NBA draft.
Hot Rod Hundley was a showy basketball player; he was fancy and "cool" long before they became essentials in the professional game.
memoir-biography.com /famous-sportsmen/051/rod-hundley-hot-rod-hundley-you-gotta-love-it-baby-.htm   (289 words)

  
 deseretnews.com | Hot Rod is ripe for roast
The YMCA is going to honor Hot Rod Hundley Tuesday night as its Man of the Year.
Hundley is a poster boy for what the YMCA — and other similar organizations — can do for youth.
Hundley, of course, went on to become a high school and college All-America, the No. 1 pick of the NBA draft and a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.
webserver.desnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,595055473,00.html   (680 words)

  
 Tribune Blogs -- Jazz Notes: Ross Siler and Steve Luhm
Rod Hundley doesn't miss all the ads he was required to drop into his play-by-play call when he was broadcasting on television.
Hundley told me he's had a ball just doing radio this year, and doesn't want to change anything.
Jackson Griffith was born March 1, and his father Steven, apparently a big Jazz fan, decided that a basketball signed by all the current players and coaches would be a good keepsake, something to commemorate his son's birth and give to him when he grows older.
blogs.sltrib.com /jazz/archive/2006_04_01_archive.htm   (1209 words)

  
 United States Olympic Committee - Hot Rod, his zany antics put Morgantown on the map
Hundley, who had broken all freshman records the previous year, led WVU to 19-11, 21-9 and 25-5 records, three Southern Conference championships and three NCAA Tournament berths.
Hundley earned the praise of many coaches, writers and broadcasters during his sensational sophomore year.
Hundley still holds the WVU record for most points in a game, with 54 against Furman in 1957.
www.olympic-usa.org /11767_31135.htm   (1265 words)

  
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Hundley, who also played professionally and now announces Utah Jazz games, will speak at 2 p.m.
Hundley played for the Mountaineers in the mid-1950s, averaging 24.5 points per game over three seasons and finishing second in career points with 2,180.
Hundley, who left school early to go pro, returned to WVU in May 2000 to get his diploma after completing his Regents Bachelor's of Arts degree.
www.nis.wvu.edu /2004_Releases/hot_rod.htm   (230 words)

  
 WVSPN.com - West Virginia Sports on the Net
A prep star from Charleston High School, Rod Hundley went on to become an All-American at WVU and a key player in the NBA.
Hundley was named to five All-American teams in 1957 and averaged 24.5 points per game over the three seasons.
Hundley returned to WVU on May 14, 2000 to receive a Regents Bachelor of Arts degree, 43 years after he left school for the NBA.
www.sportsmediainc.net /wvspn/index.cfm?func=showarticle&newsid=56   (290 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Hot Rod Hundley: You Gotta Love It Baby!: Books: Rod Hundley,Tom McEachin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Rod Hundley announces Jazz games on radio, TV, and cable and he has the unique distinction of being the only announcer in Jazz history.
Hot Rod Hundley was the first player drafted in the 1957 NBA draft.
Hot Rod Hundley was a showy basketball player; he was fancy and "cool" long before they became essentials in the professional game.
www.amazon.com /Hot-Rod-Hundley-Gotta-Love/dp/1571672435   (931 words)

  
 Ivy League Sports
As a junior he had 34 points in a high-profile showdown with All-American Hot Rod Hundley of West Virginia.
Hundley scored 23 points, but his Mountaineers beat the Lions 70-60 at the Orange Bowl Classic in Miami.
Forte led Columbia to a 6-1 record in Ivy play, but was suspended for scholastic shortcomings late in the season, which may have cost Columbia the title.
www.ivyleaguesports.com /article.asp?intID=5616   (324 words)

  
 Signifying nothing: a tale told by an idiot.
Rod Hundley and Bob Leondard were notorious for their off-court activities when they were teammates on the Minneapolis Lakers.
Hundley roomed for a while with Elgin Baylor, one of the greatest scorers in the history of the National Basket Ball Association.
Hundley picked up a lady at a bar and as they talked he realized that she was a prostitute.
gardnecl.home.comcast.net /clint/2005_04_01_archive.html   (4066 words)

  
 Utah Jazz, National Basketball Association, Los Angeles Lakers - CBSSports.com
SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah Jazz announcer Rod Hundley was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.
Hudson said Hundley refused a breathalyzer test, was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail and was released Saturday morning.
Hundley has served as the team's broadcaster since it joined the NBA in 1974 as the New Orleans Jazz.
www.sportsline.com /nba/story/5726808   (642 words)

  
 BKBL-Hall-Media   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Rod Hundley, Sid Hartman honoured by basketball Hall of Fame
Hot Rod Hundley starred at West Virginia and then with the Lakers, in Minneapolis and later in Los Angeles.
Robert Parish and James Worthy are being inducted into the Hall of Fame this year along with Meadowlark Lemon of the Harlem Globetrotters, fl pioneer Earl Lloyd, longtime Louisiana Tech women's coach Leon Barmore, Italian star Dino Meneghin, and late Lakers announcer Chick Hearn.
www.cp.org /premium/ONLINE/member/media/030609/X060921AU.html   (219 words)

  
 Saturday Gazette-Mail - Sports
It was the summer of 1953, and Hot Rod Hundley, a recent Charleston High graduate, needed transportation to handle some last-minute errands before taking a train to North Carolina State University, where he intended to play basketball for coach Everett Case, the unquestioned king of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Hundley had considered the offers of countless colleges and decided on the Wolfpack.
But not long after he arrived at N.C. State, NCAA violations were uncovered at the school, forcing Hot Rod out of Raleigh and prompting his eventual enrollment at West Virginia University.
wvgazette.com /section/Sports/2007072124   (753 words)

  
 Hoophall | 2003 Enshrinement | Chick Hearn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
SPRINGFIELD - For Rod Hundley, the road to a career in broadcasting was made possible by lessons from the master.
When Hundley was considering a broadcasting career, the Hearn style of professionalism was a blueprint for his own future, he said.
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.
www.hoophall.com /events/2003_enshrinement_recap_hearn.htm   (338 words)

  
 SNY.tv: News
Aside from the early years of Jerry West and "Hot" Rod Hundley and its more recent success since the late 1990s, West Virginia has spent most of three decades lost in a quagmire of mediocre basketball.
Rod Hundley (6-4, G): Although John Taylor's superb book The Rivalry portrays him as a carnival attraction, Hundley was already a two-time All-Star and dynamic scorer by the time West joined him in Los Angeles in 1960.
Rod Thorn (6-4, G): Thorn was a double-figure scorer in five of his eight NBA seasons, though he failed to build on a rookie season that had him named to the All-NBA first-year squad.
www.sny.tv /news/article.jsp?ymd=20070329&content_id=1425462&oid=2&vkey=29   (1811 words)

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