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Denny Crum birthday bash draws more than 800

A night to remember for all Denny Crum fans. More than 800 of them showing up for his 80th birthday party to celebrate him and to support his University of Louisville scholarship fund.

Denny Crum began coaching at Louisville in 1971, and won two NCAA titles and made six final fours in 30 years.

Crum, a Naismith Hall of Fame coach, greeted celebrants from his La-Z-Boy chair donated by Rodney McCray, a member of the 1980 championship team and the owner of the local franchise, rewarding fans with photos and autographs during a silent auction.