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Bernard "Peck" Hickman

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Bernard "Peck" Hickman (born October 5, 1911 in Central City, Kentucky - died Feb. 20, 2000) is best known as the man who turned the University of Louisville men's basketball team into one of the nation's best. The Cardinals never had a losing season in Hickman's 23 season's as head coach, prior to his arrival the program only had 11 in 33 seasons. In 1956, his team headed by All American Charlie Tyra won the NIT Championship, then considered to be 'the' real championship instead of the NCAA Tournament.

From 1954 to 1967, Hickman as served as the school's athletic director, a position he would hold full time until his retirment in 1973. Hickman was the man who hired Denny Crum, who would led the program to two NCAA titles and eight final fours en rout to the College Basketball hall of fame.

Head Coach: 1944-45 through 1966-67
Record: 443-183 (.708)

Category:University of Louisville

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