Vernon Hatton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
TweetVernon Hatton
American basketball player
Date of Birth: 13-Jan-1936
Place of Birth: Owingsville, Kentucky, United States
Profession: basketball player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Vernon Hatton
- Vernon Hatton (born January 13, 1936) is an American basketball player.
- He played collegiately at the University of Kentucky under coach Adolph Rupp.
- He is considered a Kentucky basketball legend largely due to a memorable half-court shot he made to force a third overtime in a victory over Temple University.
- He was voted an honorable mention All-American his senior year and scored 30 points to lead the Kentucky Wildcats over Elgin Baylor-led Seattle in winning the 1958 NCAA men's basketball championship. He was drafted 9th overall in the 1958 NBA draft by the Cincinnati Royals.
- He played four years in the NBA, mainly for the Philadelphia Warriors.
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