“For African-Americans growing up ... “They Call Me Goose,” published by the University Press of Kentucky and scheduled for release Tuesday. The book gives a detailed account of Givens ...

(LEX 18) — Former University of Kentucky basketball star Jack "Goose" Givens returned to Lexington ... of students about his experiences as an African American athlete during a different era.

One of the oldest African American organizations in Kentucky is the Odd Fellows Washington Lodge, No. 1513, in New Castle, Kentucky. Since its Dispensation on Oct. 29, 1872 by the National Grand ...

Several African American players followed the ... One of his teammates was eventual All-American forward Jack "Goose" Givens, who led Kentucky to the 1978 NCAA title. Kentucky athletic director ...

One opinion which carries some weight, is that of former Kentucky star Jack "Goose" Givens. Givens played for the Wildcats from 1974 to 1978 under coach Joe B. Hall. He averaged 16.6 points and 6. ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A new book focuses on the vast experiences African Americans have had in Kentucky. It’s called “Slavery and Freedom in the Bluegrass State: Revisiting My Old Kentucky ...