Behind The Blue

LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 22, 2024) – From college and professional football to thoroughbred racing and basketball to summer and winter Olympics, legendary sports broadcaster Tom Hammond’s voice has painted the picture of some of the most historic and iconic moments of the past 40 years of sports. Now retired, the University of Kentucky alumnus remains involved with projects with personal meaning. He recently served as a member of the Kentucky Can: The 21st Century Campaign committee, which oversaw efforts to raise $2.1 billion dollars to support all parts of the institution’s mission: education, research, service and care. On August 20th, Hammond released his new book – “Races, Games, and Olympic Dreams: A Sportscaster’s Life” – a look at his early life and storied career, co-written by Lexington Herald-Leader sportswriter Mark Story. On this episode of ‘Behind the Blue’, Hammond talks about his lengthy career, the new book, and how the University of Kentucky remains an important part of his personal and