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On February 20, 2003, former University of Louisville basketball coach visited the University of Louisville DFW Metroplex Alumni Club. These photos don't even begin to show how enjoyable the evening was for all involved. Thanks to Coach Crum for coming down and to the University of Louisville Alumni Association (especially to Jonathan Israel) for making it happen.

1- Denny and Mitch Matamoras Family

Dovie's - Dallas  February 20, 2003

Denny Poses with Grayson County Community College coach Pat Rafferty and UofL DFW Metroplex Alumni Club Vice-President Mitch Matamoras and family before dinner.


2 - Dennylicenseplate

Dovie's - Dallas  February 20, 2003

Denny poses with a DFW Metroplex Alumni Club member exhibiting both his Texas and UofL pride.


3 - Jonathan at Podium

Dovie's - Dallas  February 20, 2003

Jonathan Israel from the UofL Alumni Association tries to figure out the best way to introduce a coaching legend.


4 - Jonathan (Still) at Podium

Dovie's - Dallas  February 20, 2003

Having come up with a plan, Jonathan Israel from the UofL Alumni Association introduces Denny Crum to the assembled members of the UofL DFW Metroplex Alumni Club.


5 - Coach Crum at Podium

Dovie's - Dallas  February 20, 2003

Former UofL basketball coach Denny Crum takes the podium.


6 - Coach Crum at Podium

Dovie's - Dallas  February 20, 2003

Coach Crum had so many stories to tell; this is one of them.


7 - Coach Crum at Podium

Dovie's - Dallas  February 20, 2003

And here's another.


8 - Listening to Coach Crum

Dovie's - Dallas  February 20, 2003

Grayson County Community College coach Pat Rafferty, UofL alumnus Susan Reed Wright, and her husband Tom.


9 - Listening to Coach Crum

Dovie's - Dallas  February 20, 2003

Grayson County Community College coach Pat Rafferty, UofL alumnus Susan Reed Wright, her husband Tom, UofL alumnus Ridge Endres, and his wife Bonnie (both in foreground).


9.1 - Coach Crum and Dinner Attendees

Dovie's - Dallas  February 20, 2003

Coach Crum enraptured the members of the UofL DFW Metroplex Alumni Club with both his stories about his coaching days and his opinions on the current Pitino team.