Education
Strong, a Kentucky native, graduated from Estill County’s Irvine High School in 1948.
Strong, a Kentucky native, graduated from Estill County’s Irvine High School in 1948.
Traveling to the University of Kentucky he was one of five players, including Bill Spivey, who made the final cut during a two-day session. He played for two years including the 1951 National Championship team After his third year he served in the Korean War, before transferring to Eastern Kentucky to close out his collegiate career.
As a coach in High School and College he complied a 541-355 record.