University of Kentucky basketball legend Jack “Goose” Givens holds a meet and greet at Glasgow Electrical Plant Board
GLASGOW, Ky.- Friday morning, University of Kentucky basketball legend Jack “Goose” Givens held a meet and greet at the Glasgow Electrical Plant Board.
Numerous members of the Barren County community were in attendance to meet the Wildcat legend. People brought signs, posters, memorabilia, and lots of Kentucky merchandise to be signed by the 1978 National Champion.
There was also a raffle being held with a chance to win two Kentucky basketball tickets or a bottle of bourbon from the 1978 University of Kentucky National Championship team.
For Goose, the best part of the day was meeting the fans and hearing the various stories they had. He also said he doesn’t get to this part of the state often, so it was nice to connect with the people in Glasgow.
“I love going out and have an opportunity to meet new people,” Givens said. “Already today I’ve met some folks. We’ve shared stories and memories and that kind of stuff. And that’s what it’s about right now for me is just getting out and enjoying opportunities to just shake hands with a person I hadn’t met before.”
Jack Givens has had a partnership with American Cable and Dish Network for some years now, and they just celebrated their first anniversary with the Glasgow Electrical Plant Board.
They contacted Givens and asked if he would be interested in a meet and greet, which he was. What better way to celebrate a first anniversary than with a meet and greet with a state legend?
“I think it means a lot to the community and I think it shows a lot of how much he’s invested in the communities here in Kentucky as well. And everybody loves Goose Givens. I mean, he’s just an icon in the state.” Stated Chris Marcum, Sales executive at American Cable.
Those who attended the meet and greet also had a chance to talk to American Cable and the Glasgow Electrical Plant Board about the cable services that they offer. They were even running a “Goose Givens Giveaway”, giving people discounted rates on cable plans.
