Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2021 20:55:57 GMT -6
In a random search for information about the late Ed Zausch, I came across an article from spring 1965 when Coach Mac had interviewed (on campus) two prized recruits, a 6-foot-8 kid from suburban St. Louis named Jim Bailey and a 6-4 shooter from Breck Co., Ky. named Butch Beard.
Both players seemed interested in EC at the time.
Bailey, of McCluer H.S., ended up accepting a scholly from Marquette to pursue his stated interest in a law curriculum. Bailey only played 9 games for Al McGuire (1966-67 season) and there the trail ends.
Beard just became a Louisville legend.
Considering, it's interesting that top quality players thought highly enough of EC to even visit. I have often heard that Larry Weatherford was highly interested in the Aces before going to Purdue.
Both players seemed interested in EC at the time.
Bailey, of McCluer H.S., ended up accepting a scholly from Marquette to pursue his stated interest in a law curriculum. Bailey only played 9 games for Al McGuire (1966-67 season) and there the trail ends.
Beard just became a Louisville legend.
Considering, it's interesting that top quality players thought highly enough of EC to even visit. I have often heard that Larry Weatherford was highly interested in the Aces before going to Purdue.