The Kentucky football countdown is almost three weeks old. We’ve reached Brenden Bates‘ No. 80, a jersey that has produced three players in the UK Ring of Honor.
Rick Kestner (63-65) — A two-time first team All-SEC selection, in 1964 he set the school record for receptions. His best game was in one of the greatest upsets in school history. Kestner had nine catches for 185 yards and three touchdowns to help Kentucky upset No. 1 Mississippi, 27-21, in Jackson.
Tom Hutchinson (60-62) — The split end was a three-time All-SEC selection, ending his Kentucky career with school records in receptions (94) and receiving yards (1,483), averaging 15.