My uncle, an ex-OU basketball player, passed away last night

[Big Old Booger]

Since this is a basketball board, my uncle, Arthur "Hotshot" Kell, passed away last night. He was married to my dad's sister, who passed away a few years ago.

Anyway, Hotshot was given a full ride to OU after leading little Friend School (East of Chickasha; now an elementary school) to the 1954 Oklahoma Class C state championship. He was an all-state player and I believe the small school POY (my dad knew all of this stuff but he passed away 10 years ago).

Anyway, attached is a picture of my uncle in his OU uniform. He played against Wilt Chamberlain and lettered. I don't think he played all 4 years...seems like he quit after 2 of 3 and just finished his degree.

 

[BigTime]

Thanks for sharing.

Thoughts and Prayers to your family. May he Rest in Peace.

 

[jmizzy4ou]

Thanks for sharing.

Thoughts and Prayers to your family. May he Rest in Peace.

I echo this as well. GOD bless and comfort your family BOB.

 

[CoachTalk]

I echo this as well. GOD bless and comfort your family BOB.

Thanks for sharing. God Bless

 

[AdaSooner]

So sorry to hear that, BOB! My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family as you deal with his passing.

 

[treebranch]

Cool picture. RIP.

Is he on the right?

 

[Big Old Booger]

Cool picture. RIP.

Is he on the right?

Thanks for all the kind words everyone.

Yes, he's on the right.

 

[slappy in OP]

RIP. Prayers go out to the whole family.

 

[Cleavon Little]

Sorry to hear that BOB - Grady County's loss, but the great pickup game in the sky gets another great player. Again, so sorry for you and yours.

 

[skyvue]

Very sorry for your loss.

It's a great picture -- your uncle was a handsome man.