Long-time Lexington sports journalist Jerry Tipton is retiring at the end of the month.
End of an era in Lexington: Jerry Tipton, the tireless UK basketball beat writer for the Herald-Leader, is retiring at the end of June. Jerry was never afraid to ask the hard questions, no matter who was the coach.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) May 31, 2022
Tipton has been one of the most notable reporters at the Lexington Herald-Leader for more than 40 years covering Kentucky Basketball through six coaches and three national championships.