Union University Sports Hall of Fame
Keith Reynolds, a Hardin County native with both basketball and baseball skills, became the first person drafted into the Major Leagues from Hardin County when selected as a shortstop in the 15th round in 1973 by the New York Mets . He declined the offer from the Mets to attend Union University and play both basketball and baseball.
Though recruited primarily for his baseball skills, Reynolds quickly moved into the starting line-up after two scrimmage games and his freshman season in basketball. He went on to lead the Bulldogs in scoring with an 18.3 average per game and was the second leading rebounder that season. His baseball career at Union would end after only one season.
The lanky 6’2” post player was usually matched with much taller opponents but used his outstanding quickness and great leaping ability to lead the Bulldogs in scoring each season. As a sophomore he averaged over 19 points per game and again was second in rebounding. He continued that pace by averaging 17.5 points as a junior and 7.6 rebounds per game.
Reynolds eclipsed Jeff Richey’s all-time scoring record his senior season amassing 1,895 points for his career. He is currently the third all-time scoring record holder for free throws for the Union University Bulldogs. His 23 free throws made in one game is still a Bulldog record.
Keith and his wife Vickie have been married for 26 years and live in Bells, Tennessee. They have two daughters, Megan and Marcy.
