DANVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — For those who’ve ever landed an autograph from John Calipari, you will have a fairly essential piece of historical past.
Coach Cal’s autograph is on all kinds of UK memorabilia. A 71-year-old has taken this a step additional.
“I mentioned if I am ever going to get a tattoo, I will get it achieved because the cat paw,” mentioned Lynn Hout.
Anyone can say they seem to be a fan, however Hout needs to put on it — actually.
“He loves basketball, he loves Kentucky,” she mentioned.
“He is achieved extra for Kentucky than a number of of the politicians have in all of the years they have been in Congress,” Hout mentioned whereas laughing.
Her latest tattoo, although, is of Coach Cal’s autograph on her arm. The second, although, is bittersweet.
“It is actually bittersweet for me in the present day to be right here getting Coach Cal’s autograph earlier than I go away Kentucky,” Hout mentioned. “As a result of I do not know if I am going to ever be again.”
Hout is transferring to Colorado to be with their household.
“She was at all times very very encouraging to the opposite residents too,” mentioned Lindsey Foster, the chief director at Walker’s Path Senior Residing. “Once they would are available in, she would greet them with open arms and make them really feel comfy as a result of it isn’t a simple transition.”
As Hout prepares to depart BBN, she’s solely leaving the state.
“I believe we will have a very good 12 months,” she mentioned. “I believe it may very well be a nationwide championship this 12 months.”
The tattoo was achieved by artist Bo Martin at in Danville.
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