Kenny Klein, longtime Louisville Athletics administrator, dies at 65
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 2:18 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Kenny Klein, the former Louisville Athletics sports information director, passed away at age 65 on June 25. Klein dedicated 39 years to the university, logging 1,309 consecutive men's basketball games and witnessed multiple national championships. He served alongside renowned coaches Denny Crum and Rick Pitino and was known for his professionalism and dedication to the program. Klein's family confirmed his death after he had been hospitalized following a serious health issue. He leaves behind his wife, Donna, and their two sons, Alex and Brady, among other family members.
- •Klein worked for Louisville Athletics from 1983 to 2022.
- •He served as SID for more than 1,300 straight basketball games.
- •Klein was part of two national championship teams in 1986 and 2013.
- •He remained involved with the program until recently as a consultant.
- •Klein received several honors, including induction into the Hall of Fame.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Louisville community reacts to death of longtime staffer Kenny Klein
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Kenny Klein, former longtime Louisville Athletics administrator, dies
"The UofL community has showed an outpouring of love for Kenny Klein, a former Louisville Athletics administrator of 39 years who has died at age 66.
"Kenny Klein, a former Louisville Athletics administrator of 39 years who worked more than 1,300 straight men's basketball games, has died at age 65.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 2:45 PMLouisville community reacts to death of longtime staffer Kenny Klein
The UofL community has showed an outpouring of love for Kenny Klein, a former Louisville Athletics administrator of 39 years who has died at age 66.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 2:18 AMKenny Klein, former longtime Louisville Athletics administrator, dies
Kenny Klein, a former Louisville Athletics administrator of 39 years who worked more than 1,300 straight men's basketball games, has died at age 65.
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