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The first Crook column: In memory of Bill Crook

The Corbin Redhounds football program is celebrating its centennial anniversary in 2023. Leading up to the kickoff of their 100th season, and the unveiling of a newly remodeled Campbell Field this fall, the News Journal has been publishing a series of columns written by Bill...
Posted On 04 Jul 2023
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Longtime News Journal contributor, Bill Cook, passes away at age 81

An unofficial historian of Corbin Redhound sports and a former News Journal columnist has passed away. Bill Crook, 81, died Monday at his home in Frankfort. Crook’s column about Corbin Redhound sports appeared in the first edition of Corbin! This Week on Aug. 12, 1987. That...
Posted On 31 May 2023

Bill Crook

Bill Crook, 81, born July 27, 1941 in Corbin, Kentucky, peacefully passed to his heavenly home on Monday, May 29, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sharon, and children: Scott (Cindy) Crook, Jeff (Becky) Crook, and Mindy (Chad) Hays. He also leaves behind...

Best of Bill Crook: ‘Top 10 Corbin football teams’

The Corbin Redhounds football program is celebrating its centennial anniversary in 2023. Leading up to the kickoff of their 100th season, and the unveiling of a newly remodeled Campbell Field this fall, the News Journal will publish a series of former columns by Bill Crook.

Best of Bill Crook: ‘Undefeated and Untied’

The Corbin Redhounds football program is celebrating its centennial anniversary in 2023. Leading up to the kickoff of their 100th season, and the unveiling of a newly remodeled Campbell Field this fall, the News Journal will publish a series of former columns by Bill Crook.

Best of Bill Crook: ‘Leaders and outstanding performances’

The Corbin Redhounds football program is celebrating its centennial anniversary in 2023. Leading up to the kickoff of their 100th season, and the unveiling of a newly remodeled Campbell Field this fall, the News Journal will publish a series of former columns by Bill Crook.