Clem Smith Haskins (born August 11, 1943 in Campbellsville, Kentucky) is a former professional basketball player who later served 13 years (1986-1999) as head coach of the University of Minnesota's men's basketball team. The son of sharecroppers, Haskins was a star at Taylor County High School in rural Kentucky. He wanted to play for Adolph Rupp at the University of Kentucky, but Rupp ignored him, allegedly because Haskins was black, … Wikipedia
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A LOOK AT Clem Haskins' life reveals some themes that warm the hearts of Americans, and others that many would prefer not to think about. news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/199906/25_wilcoxe...
