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Lou Michaels

Lou Michaels, a two-time first-team All-America selection (1956 & 57), lettered three years at the University of Kentucky as a tackle, kicker, and punter. He was named an Outstanding SEC Lineman by the Birmingham Touchdown Club in 1956, as well as the following year by the Atlanta Touchdown Club. Also in 1957, he was named SEC Outstanding Player by Nashville Banner. Michaels averaged 39.8 yards per punt, had 122 punts for 4,852 yards, and connected on 13 of 16 PATs and 2 of 3 field goals during his career at UK. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1992.

Sam Ball

During his three letter years as on offensive tackle at Kentucky, Sam Ball was named a first-team All-American in 1965 by United Press International, Football Writers, and Sporting News. He was also named first-team All-Southeastern Conference the same year. Ball played in the College All-Star Game, North-South Shrine Game, and the Senior Bowl. He was later a first-round draft choice by Baltimore in 1966.