For generations of Kentucky fans, it was an unbreakable tradition. Every year since 1958, the Wildcats would make the trip down I-64 to play one "home" game at Freedom Hall in Louisville. For thousands of UK fans in the western part of the state, this wasn't just another game; it was the game—the one chance they had all year to see their beloved Wildcats in person. That is, without spending a lot of money on a Rupp game, where season tickets are sold for triple the face value.
That cherished tradition ended in 2012, and the annual Louisville game has been sorely missed by many.