Hank Bertelkamp has passed

[AllMidSouth65]

One of finest people in Knoxville and a University of Tennessee basketball legend. Star in the early 50’s and Captain of the team in 1953. I was privileged to know him as a friend. And he had a lot of friends. Treated everyone with courtesy and kindness.

His incredible basketball career as a Vol is well known. His life as a outstanding citizen of the Knoxville community was exemplary.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

One of finest people in Knoxville and Tennessee basketball legend. Star in the early 50’s and Captain of the team in 1953. I was privileged to know him as a friend. And he had a lot of friends. Treated everyone with courtesy and kindness.

His incredible basketball career as a Vol is well known. His life as an outstanding citizen of the Knoxville community was exemplary.

Sorry to hear this. I respected him as a player and a color man on the broadcasts.

 

[AllMidSouth65]

For clarification Hank Bertlekamp was Bert Bertlekamp ‘s father. Bert did the radio broadcasts. Both of them played basketball for the Vols.

 

[feathersax]

For clarification Hank Bertlekamp was Bert Bertlekamp ‘s father. Bert did the radio broadcasts. Both of them played basketball for the Vols.

Marvin West's informative & classy obituary of Mr. Bertelkamp.

Old basketball Vol Hank Bertelkamp dead at 94 - Knox TN Today

Hank Bertelkamp was on my special short list of givers instead of takers. He was forever a supporter of Tennessee basketball and I don’t know that he ever asked for anything. Hank died Friday at his home at age 94. He was a legendary good guy who apparently helped every worthy cause that knocked...

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[GUNTERSVOL]

Marvin West's informative & classy obituary of Mr. Bertelkamp.

Old basketball Vol Hank Bertelkamp dead at 94 - Knox TN Today

Hank Bertelkamp was on my special short list of givers instead of takers. He was forever a supporter of Tennessee basketball and I don’t know that he ever asked for anything. Hank died Friday at his home at age 94. He was a legendary good guy who apparently helped every worthy cause that knocked...

www.knoxtntoday.com

Thanks, my Dad got us in the Orange Tie Club very early, did not know he was credited with its creation, based on my youthful observations I thought Ken Rice was a key player. Don’t know if we were part of year 1, but still playing in the Armory when friends lured us in. Among my most blessed kid VOL experiences.

Oddly the ties only included Orange, the bold vests were the big color enhancer. Wish I had saved mine.

 

[Hoosier_Vol]

RIP Legend

 

[sami]

R.I.P.

 

[RavinDave]

RIP