Kenny Klein, former longtime Louisville Athletics administrator, dies
Kenny Klein, a former Louisville Athletics administrator who served for 39 years, died at age 65. He began as the university’s sports information director in 1983 and retired as senior associate athletics director in 2022. Klein was hospitalized after a tragic event earlier in June before his death.
- ▪Klein’s family confirmed his death on June 25, 2026.
- ▪During his tenure he worked more than 1,300 consecutive men’s basketball games and was part of two national championship teams.
- ▪He was honored at a halftime ceremony in 2023 when the 2013 championship squad was recognized.
- ▪Athletics director Josh Heird said Klein was battling to survive after the incident that led to his hospitalization.
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