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Blake Burke sets Tennessee’s program record with 28-game hit streak

Tennessee’s Blake Burke extends hit streak to 28 games, breaking Condredge Holloway’s program record of 27 consecutive games.

No. 3 Tennessee (31-7, 10-6 SEC) opened a top five series in Southeastern Conference play on Friday. No. 5 Kentucky (31-5, 15-1 SEC) defeated the Vols, 5-3, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky.

Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball poll.

Blake Burke started at first base for the Vols. Burke went 1-for-4 and extended his hit streak to 28 games, breaking Condredge Holloway’s program record of 27 consecutive contests with one hit.

Tennessee and Kentucky will continue its three-game series on Saturday.

First pitch for game No. 2 is scheduled for 2 p.m. EDT on Saturday, while Sunday’s series finale will take place at 1 p.m. EDT. Both contests can be watched on SEC Network+.

PHOTOS: Condredge Holloway throws first pitch at Tennessee baseball game

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

PHOTOS: Condredge Holloway through the years

PHOTOS: A look at Condredge Holloway through the years

Condredge Holloway played football and baseball at Tennessee.

He played quarterback for the Vols from 1971-74 and was 23-9-2 as a starter.

Holloway completed 238-of-407 passing attempts for 3,102 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also recorded 966 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns.

Holloway, nicknamed the Artful Dodger, made history as the first Black player to start at quarterback in the Southeastern Conference.

Holloway was inducted into the National College Baseball Hall of Fame in the class of 2022.

He played shortstop for the Vols from 1972-75, recording a .353 career batting average, 147 hits, 15 doubles, two triples, eight home runs, 63 RBIs, 23 stolen bases and 104 runs scored in 119 games at Tennessee.

Below are photos of Holloway through the years.

Tennessee to wear Artful Dodger Smokey Grey uniforms

Tennessee football will wear Artful Dodger Smokey Grey uniforms versus Austin Peay.

No. 10 Tennessee (1-0, 0-0 SEC) will host Austin Peay (0-1, 0-0 ASUN) Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 2.

Kickoff between the Vols and Governors is slated for 5 p.m. EDT and can be watched on SEC Network+. Justin Kutcher (play-by-play) and Dave Steckel (analyst) will be on the call.

Tennessee will wear Artful Dodger Smokey Grey uniforms on Saturday, the 51st anniversary of quarterback Condredge Holloway’s first start as a Vol.

Holloway, nicknamed the Artful Dodger, made history as the first Black player to start at quarterback in the Southeastern Conference.

“Saturday is a unique opportunity, celebrating the 51-year anniversary of Condredge Holloway, the first Black quarterback in this league,” Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said. “Pretty special opportunity to honor a great legacy, somebody that meant so much through who he is, his character, how he handled himself here, post-playing career, and the legacy that he has left behind. Like all the guys who have statues and are honored outside of our stadium, it is an awesome way to honor their legacy.”

PHOTOS: Tennessee’s Nike Smokey Grey uniform through the years

PHOTOS: Condredge Holloway throws first pitch at Tennessee baseball game

PHOTOS: Condredge Holloway throws first pitch at Tennessee baseball game

PHOTOS: VFL Condredge Holloway throws first pitch at the Tennessee-Kentucky baseball game

Former Tennessee football and baseball player Condredge Holloway threw the first pitch Saturday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Holloway’s first pitch was ahead of Tennessee baseball’s 10-7 win versus Kentucky.

Holloway was inducted into the National College Baseball Hall of Fame in the class of 2022.

He played shortstop for the Vols from 1972-75, recording 147 hits in 417 at-bats, totaling a .353 career batting average.

The former Vol totaled 15 doubles, two triples, eight home runs, 63 RBIs, 23 stolen bases and 104 runs scored in 119 games at Tennessee.

Holloway played quarterback at Tennessee from 1971-74.

Below are photos of Holloway’s first pitch ahead of the Tennessee-Kentucky game Saturday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Condredge Holloway set for National College Baseball Hall of Fame induction

VFL Condredge Holloway is set for National College Baseball Hall of Fame induction.

Former Tennessee player Condredge Holloway will be inducted into National College Baseball Hall of Fame.

He is part of the 2022 class.

The 2022 National College Baseball Hall of Fame class will be inducted as a part of the College Baseball Night of Champions celebration on Feb. 3 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Holloway played shortstop for the Vols from 1972-75. He recorded 147 hits in 417 at-bats, totaling a .353 career batting average.

The former Vol totaled 15 doubles, two triples, eight home runs, 63 RBIs, 23 stolen bases and 104 runs scored in 119 games played at Tennessee.

Holloway is the second Vol to be selected for the National College Baseball Hall of Fame. Former Vol Todd Helton was inducted as part of the 2021 class.

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Condredge Holloway: UT’s two-time Grey Cup champion

Condredge Holloway: UT’s two-time Grey Cup champion

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KNOXVILLE — The 107th Grey Cup will be awarded to the 2019 Canadian Football League champion Sunday night in Calgary.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will play the Winnipeg Blue Bomber.

The Bombers have former University of Tennessee player Jonathan Kongbo, who was the fifth overall pick in the 2019 CFL Draft despite suffering a severe knee injury during his final season on Rocky Top.

Kongbo and Edmonton’s Kendal Vickers made deep runs in the CFL playoffs in 2019.

They are the latest former Vols to play in the CFL along with the likes of Jimmy Streater, Johnny Majors, Jonathan Hefney and others.

But no former Vol had a more stellar CFL career than Condredge Holloway.

Holloway, the first-ever African-American quarterback to start in a Southeastern Conference game and a baseball All-American for the Big Orange, had a stellar career on the gridiron for the Vols and was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 12th round of the 1975 NFL Draft.

But Holloway took his talent north of the border.

In Canada, Holloway was a three-time CFL East Division All-Star and a 1982 CFL All-Star. He was also named the league’s Most Outstanding Player in 1982.

He was inducted into the CFL’s Hall of Fame in 1999 after playing for the Ottawa Roughriders (1975-80), Toronto Argonauts (1981-86) and the British Columbia Lions (1987).

Holloway was a Grey Cup Champion in 1976 with the Roughriders and the Argos in 1983.