Gene Keady Biography

Lloyd Eugene Keady, born on May 21, 1936, is an American Hall of Fame basketball coach. He served as the head men's basketball coach at Purdue University in Indiana for 25 years. His athletic ability was evident during his time at Garden City Junior College in Garden City, Kansas, where he participated in four sports. At the junior college level, he earned All-American honors in football for his role as quarterback. Gene Keady pursued further academic studies at Kansas State University following his initial education. Keady was selected in the 19th round of the 1958 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 223rd overall pick but did not play professionally. After ending his football career, he returned to Kansas in 1959 and accepted a teaching and coaching position at Beloit Junior-Senior High School, serving until 1965.