Bill Keightley | |
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| Born | William Bond Keightley December 17, 1926 |
| Died | March 31, 2008 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | "Mr. Wildcat" |
| Occupation(s) | Equipment manager for University of Kentucky men's basketball, 1972–2008 |
William Bond Keightley (December 17, 1926 – March 31, 2008) was the equipment manager for the University of Kentucky men's basketball team, a position he held for 48 years.[1][permanent dead link] Known affectionately to most as "Mr. Wildcat," players referred to him as "Mr. Bill" or "Big Smooth."[1]