The Clintonville native covered UW football for 13 years for The Capital Times and is the author of "Badgers by the Numbers," a book published in 2009 that profiles the best UW football player at each jersey number. We are more than eager to write about this extraordinary man. SCNext Top 25: Ranking the best high school boys' basketball teams in the 2022-23 season. - Former Purdue men's basketball coach Gene Keady married Kathleen Petrie in a basketball-themed wedding Tuesday on the Hawaiian island of Linai. He completed his higher-level degree from Kansas State University. A school spokesman said Tuesday a public visitation is set for Thursday at Soller-Baker Funeral Home in Lafayette, with a private funeral service on Friday. Moreover, there isn't a single person who follows basketball and isn't aware of the Genes' exploits. As a coach, he understood the value of knowledge and continuous learning, and as such, Gene received a masters degree alongside coaching. My mother was a two-time basketball MVP at Purdue and my father was college roommates with Indiana basketball star Butch Carter. Undoubtedly, Gene Keady is one of the prominent stars of the basketball world. "That's why I loved it here. And I ended up de-committing from there and Purdue was the next on the list. In 1978, Arkansas made it to the Final Four. Patricia had suffered a heart attack in 2006. Sellega plvis Gene kolm aastat jrjest aasta treeneri tunnustuse. "It was a wonderful setting, absolutely beautiful," Keady said at the time. INDIANAPOLIS Legendary Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady is again on the verge of the Hall of Fame. At Kansas State, Keady was a letter-winner in three sports: football, baseball, and track. Gene Keady talks 'ugly' combover. 4 Indiana. 6/8/2012 12:00:00 AM. General On Twitter, Painter wrote, "Never a dull moment with Coach Keady.". He became a three-year starter and helped lead Purdue to a pair of Sweet Sixteen appearances and a spot in the Elite Eight. They had an instant attraction to each other and were together for quite some time. Then Cunningham came back home, joining Gene Keady's Purdue Boilermakers. Mrs. Keady, wife of Purdue coach Gene Keady, was referring to the fact that for the first time in months, she was able to watch a college basketball game with her daughter, Lisa Sands, who suffered a fall Jan. 10 at her New Jersey home and slipped into a coma. They were living happily together, until her death in 2009. Privacy Policy Terms of Use, Kathleen Petrie (m. 2012), Pat Keady (m. 19812009), 7 Big Ten Coach of the Year (1984, 1988, 1990, 19941996, 2000), NJCAA Hall of Fame (1990), Purdue Athletic Hall of Fame (2010). Sometimes she couldnt help but get involved in the game. I always say, 'What do you mean? One of the most-watched sports, basketball, has its fair share of legends, and Gene Keady is one of them. I hadn't seen him since the diner last March when I wrote a big story on him for my Sports Illustrated site, and it was great to catch up. Two coaches' wives at a Nike basketball conference hanging out. Head Coach Gene Keady and the bench of Purdue can only watch as the seconds tick away and Wisconsin walks away with a 64-60 win during the Men''s. Brian Cardinal and Coach Gene Keady of Purdue celebrate the 75-66 win over Gonzaga during the NCAA West Regional Semifinal at The Pit in Albuquerque,. Talking about his early life, Gene Keady was born on May 21, 1936. Matt Painter's wife started talking to Gene Keady's wife about three adorable black and white balls of fur living at an Amish farm outside of Lafayette. Keady is also an occasional commentator for the network. Take a video tour of Metazoa Brewing Company's new and improved dog park in Indianapolis. Following the 1974 season, Keady moved into NCAA Division I college basketball as an assistant coach for Arkansas. In like manner, the Kansas native managed Western Kentucky University. The Gene Keady coaching tree is a chain of NCAA basketball coaches who can trace their coaching roots to Gene Keady. STAFF REPORTS, PURDUE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS. In the year 1958, he completed his bachelor's degree in biological sciences and physical education. in biological sciences and physical education. He feels almostas lucky this time around. His first marriage was with an American actress Betsy Blair. Washington she went 560-363 in 31 years (1973-2004) coaching the KU's women's team is the winningest women's hoop coach in KU program history. I'm not any good any more. '', We talked about Mike Woodson, too. As a player, he played for Garden City CC and Kansas State. Although his parents name is not available, the American disclosed that his parents, especially his father, were a high motivation figure. In the summer of 1958, Keady graduated from Kansas State with a B.S. "Coach thought it was pretty dapper," she told the Star. During his coaching career at Purdue University in 1980, he used to receive $60,000 as annual wage and his base salary was reported to be $42,000 from his TV and radio shows. Keady's personal hairdresser went to his house twice a week, armed with the extensions and hair dye, to maintain the look -- at a cost of $300 a visit. I always respected him for that. Perhaps, he is also active in social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, and others. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Sponsorship Opportunities - Purdue Sports Properties, Penola Named Wayne Duke Postgraduate Award Winner, Clubhouse Construction Coming Soon to Cherry Lane, Hall of Fame: Burke's Legacy Lives on at Purdue, Hall of Fame: Hoops Star Walter Jordan Shines Still Today, John Purdue Club introduces the Lamar Lundy League to further recognize capital gift support. Keady kept it up until January 2013, when his wife, Kathleen, finally convinced him to undergo a makeover. His wife Kathleen, his rock these days, said she loved seeing Keady and Knight together. [9] The hiring was officially announced by the club on December 9 in a press release. Funeral services will be held Friday for the wife of former Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady. - Former Purdue men's basketball coach Gene Keady married Kathleen Petrie in a basketball-themed wedding Tuesday on the Hawaiian island of Linai. However, in high school, Keady didnt forget to hone his football skills and participated in the sport whenever time permitted him. Pat Keady died Monday night at an Indianapolis hospital following a lengthy illness. Mr. Keady and Ms. Petrie, of Boston, were in Hawaii for the Nike Hawaii Elite Camp. "We just talked about general stuff, like friends or family would. In the first round the team played Virginia Tech, but lost in overtime. "Bobby and I always got along great except for when we played,'' Keady said. He guided the Boilermakers to 6 Big Ten titles, including three straight outright crowns from 1994 through 1996. This is Purdue, the official podcast for Purdue University, highlights stories about Boilermakers from across all disciplines, who through research, innovation and determination, have persistently pursued their next giant leap. She was a competitor and battled through it, said Todd Foster, who was a player from 1992-96 and an assistant coach from 1999-2004 under Gene. ", "It was a wonderful setting, absolutely beautiful," Mr. Keady said. Although his height measurement is under review, we can assume that Keady was as tall as 6 feet, as he was an active sportsman, and football at that time depended upon a players height and physique. 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Gene Keady became the Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball head coach on April 11, 1980. It means a lot to him.''. Keady's father instilled in him a passion for sports. Learn how your comment data is processed. Keady also grabbed the silver medal in 1985 at the R. Williams Jones Cup losing to the San Miguel Beer Team of the Philippines coached by Ron Jacobs.[8]. After I walked away, I thought 'Why did I do that? Bob told me he really likes that, when they come by for a visit. That's my memory of Keith Smart's day, winning at Keno in Vegas. Former Purdue men's basketball coach Gene Keady married in a mountaintop ceremony on Tuesday in Hawaii. Keady was born in Larned, Kansas on May 21, 1936. She was in the game.. Keady often went to Las Vegas after the season to decompress. She understood the game. 10 Illinois steamrolled No. We had a lot to talk about, of course. Have the latest local news delivered right to your mailbox twice weekly every Tuesday and Friday. As per speculations, the basketball coachs net worth ranges from $1 million to $7 million. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly cloudy early, then clearing overnight. Purdue legend Gene Keady sat down for breakfast and swapped stories before he heads back home to South Carolina, and he talked about his recent visit with former arch-rival coach Bob Knight of Indiana. There were times when I heard her call out the officials and it kind of got me motivated and it got me into it, Foster said. Pat had suffered a heart attack in May. In 2007, The Big Ten Network, a network that airs live sporting events of Big Ten Conference teams and news from around the conference, hired Keady to be a basketball analyst, along with former Big Ten basketball players, Tim Doyle and Jim Jackson. Keady kept it up until January 2013, when his wife, Kathleen, finally convinced him to undergo a makeover. From 2010 to 2015, he was the coach of the St. Johns coach. With that, Gene received coach of the year recognition three years in a row. In his three seasons, Cunningham approached the 1000-point scoring mark, registered slightly fewer than 400 assists and had 163 rebounds. Alas, the happiness in Keady's life was ephemeral. "I think it was horrible. The idea was concocted in Hawaii a few weeks ago. After she said yes, the couple went onto enjoy 28 years together and also shared three children. He led Purdue to five NIT appearances with a record of 125 and a Runner-up and third-place finish. "I remember him being a great player. Gene asked Patricia to marry him when he was 45 years old. His 25-year long coaching career at Purdue University is still afresh in Purdue alumni and rival universities minds and memories. If you asked them how she was, they would say, She is fine.. He led Team USA to two gold medals: one in 1979 at the National Sports Festival, and another in 1989 at the World University Games. After an illustrious career at Purdue, Keady received a lucrative offer to manage Toronto Raptors as an assistant. Finally, in 1980, Keady resigned as the coach with a 50% win record of 38 wins for 19 losses (0.667). General [] [2] He had two children with his first wife. Mr. Keady's best man was former longtime assistant coach Bruce Weber, while Ms. Petrie was escorted down the aisle by another longtime coaching friend, Tubby Smith. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I always liked Bob. Speaking of her personal life & biography, In the year 1981, he married his first wife's name, Patricia Keady. "Oh, she is a sweetheart, I tell you,"' said Keady, 83, who in his 25 years at Purduewas a five-time National Coach of the Year, took his team to 17 NCAA tournaments and won six Big Ten Championship titles. I did it because I was on TV. Reach her via e-mail: dbenbow@indystar.com. He became noticed as a professional after coaching the basketball team of Hutchinson Junior College. Keady's personal hairdresser went to his house twice a week, armed with the extensions and hair dye, to maintain the look -- at a cost of $300 a visit. And when we talked about his visit with Knight, his rival for 20 years, he had endless stories there, too. We're both nuts, how would I know? Keady and his wife Kathleen drove down to Bloomington on Saturday and spent a couple of hours with the Knights, Bob and Karen, at their home a few miles east of the Indiana campus. Keady was able to go to the final two home games against Wisconsin and Indiana and the NCAA Tournament loss to North Texas at Lucas Oil Stadium. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Mr. Keady and Ms. Petrie, of Boston, were in Hawaii for the Nike Hawaii Elite Camp. (Photo by Darron Cummings/AP Photo) A year after he and his wife,. If Gene Keady was known for anything during his years as Purdue's men's basketball coach -- other than becoming the winningest coach in school history -- it was his infamous comb-over hairstyle, which he maintained for years (to the tune of $600 a week) before ditching it for good last year. Gene Keady Personal Life His first wife is Diane, with whom he has two children, a daughter, Beverly, and a son, Danny. When it comes to their outright record against each other, the Bleacher Report says Keady's Purdue won 21 . Those balls of furwere Bernedoodle puppies, a cross between a Bernese mountain dog and a poodle, a hybrid breed known to be clever, goofy and gentle. Then Gene got married for 2nd time to Patricia in 1981 and embraced her daughter, Lisa. "Here's what's funny. KANSAS CITY, Mo. The Hoosiers got a No. Although they lost a close game to Kentucky, making it to the Final Four was a huge success for Keady and Sutton. My dad always liked Purdue. "I remember when he hit that shot, I had flown to Las Vegas, which I liked to do at the end of a season. The legendary Mr. Keady, who won 512 games and six Big Ten Conference championships at Purdue from 1980 to 2005, currently serves as special assistant/advisor to St. John's head coach Steve Lavin. A Nike travel representative served as the wedding coordinator, arranging for the marriage license, minister and music. COVID has kept him away from crowds in the past year, and the Keadys have spent a lot of time at home. Coach Keady met my wife several times during the 11 seasons I covered his team for our paper those were his final 11 in Mackey and she always was impressed with what a gentleman he is and. In October 2010, newly hired St. John's coach Steve Lavin hired Keady to be his assistant coach. Highly respected in the world of basketball, the American made his mark in the sport and is the receiver of several awards. A seven-time Big Ten Coach of the Year, Keady led the Boilermakers to 512 . Mr. Keady's best man was former longtime assistant coach Bruce Weber, while Ms. Petrie was escorted down the aisle by another longtime coaching friend, Tubby Smith. Simultaneously, she was also battling cancer, and ultimately in 2009, the coachs wife succumbed to her ailments. Mrs. Keady said within the past month, Sands has re-learned how to walk, talk and read. Lloyd Eugene Gene Keady (born May 21, 1936) is an American basketball coach. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? Gene Keady and his late wife, Patricia The couple had three beautiful children: Lisa, Dan, and Beverly. "I love it down there. One reason could be 74-year-old Gene Keady, who's been described as a basketball oracle. Luckily, it wasnt me a lot of times. The team improved in his second year to go 218 and be named the regular season Ohio Valley Conference Co-Champions. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ Patricia Keady said it was a miracle, and she wasnt talking about anything like a buzzer-beater to win a national title. 1 My brother graduated from Indiana and my sister graduated from IUPUI, a university in Indianapolis that was created by combining resources from Indiana and Purdue. Keady kept it up until January 2013, when. His total NCAA tournament postseason record is 2019. Keady and his wife Kathleen drove down to Bloomington on Saturday and spent a couple of hours with the Knights, Bob and Karen, at their home a few miles east of the Indiana campus. Sands, 30, underwent brain surgery after the accident and was in a coma for three weeks. The former Boilermaker guard was a two-year starter under coach Gene Keady, coming to Purdue in Keady's third recruiting class out of Indianapolis, Pike H.S. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Extensions, of which Keady was an early adopter. And perhaps most shocking of all, check out the picture. His tenure at Purdue was notable in the number of wins he achieved, despite coaching only one All-American: Glenn Robinson (1993_Consensus 2nd Team & 1994_Consensus 1st Team, Consensus National Player of the Year). He graduated from Larned High School. Gene is originated from United States. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? In October 2006 Keady was named the recipient of the 2007 John R. Wooden "Legends of Coaching" Award. Similarly, there are no sources that disclose his weight stats, but it seems Gene has put a considerable weight at the moment. November 11, 2014, 5:52 PM . -Former Purdue men's basketball coach Gene Keady married Kathleen Petrie in a basketball-themed wedding Tuesday on the Hawaiian island of Linai. 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