In this photo: University of Kentucky's basketball all-time leading scorer and rebounder (men and women), Valerie Still donates her official retired jersey and record-setting ball to the UK Library Special Collection Research Center

In this photo: Tonya Fogle, Margaret La Fontaine (Manager), Donna Martin

In this photo: Jody Runge and Donna Martin

In this photo: MaryAnne Simmons and Michele Oberst (1982 Lady Kats Manager)

In this photo: Dick Gabriel (NewsRadio 630 WLAP), Patty Jo Hedges Ward, Omar Prewitt

In this photo: UK Alumni Association Administrative Assistant, Nancy Culp makes sure that each attendee's temperature is taken before entering the event.

In this photo: After nearly 40 years, the 1982 UK Lady Kats SEC Champions return to UK to be honored

In this photo: Beautiful Lady Kats Championship Rings

In this photo: UK Alumni Association welcomed back the 1982 UK Lady Kats SEC Champions at the King Alumni House across the street from Memorial Coliseum

In this photo: Cyndi Greathouse (Event Organizer), Valerie Still, Lynn Norenberg Barry (1982 Lady Kats Graduate Assistant Coach)

In this photo: Patty Jo Hedges Ward, Donna Martin, MaryAnne Simmons

In this photo: Cyndi Greathouse, Dale Gray, Jody Runge, Lori Edgington

In this photo: Dale Gray and Jody Runge

In this photo: A few items to donated to the newly launched Women's Basketball Archives at the UK Special Collections Research Center

In this photo: Gary Loyd (1982 Lady Kats Manager), Mimi Porter (1982 Lady Kats Trainer)

In this photo: Because of COVID19, all attendees were required to wear face masks. Special Lady Kats commemorative face masks were given to attendees.

In this photo: Valerie Still, Jody Runge, Lynnette Lewis Shadoan , Terri Naiser

In this photo: Gary Loyd, Lori Edgington

In this photo: Dale Gray, Jody Runge and Steve Simmons

In this photo: Tonya Fogle, Lori Edgington

In this photo: Cindy Philpott and Terri Naiser

In this photo: Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton enjoys meeting Mark Shadoan

In this photo: Vintage Lady Kats gear from the 1982 team

In this photo: Lady Kats from Washington to Indiana to D.C. to Japan (3am) joined the mega celebration virtually, including Former Governor and First Lady Steve and Jane Beshear

In this photo: Valerie Still donated her record-breaking basketball to the UK Libraries Women's Basketball Archives, newly formed Valerie Still Special Collection

In this photo: Valerie Still sported double protection with a N95 facemask and a special Lady Kats facemask

In this photo: Mark Pearson, UK Alumni Association IT person made sure the historic virtual celebration was captured

In this photo: Governor Andy Beshear, who had planned on joining the celebration in person, instead honored the LadyKats with a pre-recorded message

In this photo: Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman expressed her gratitude, love and respect to the Lady Kats for paving the way and being positive role models for all

In this photo: Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton

In this photo: Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton presents Tonya Fogle with an official proclamation declaring October 9, 2020, 1982 Lady Kats Day in Lexington

In this photo: Mayor Gorton presents Tanya Fogle her championship ring

In this photo: Valerie Still takes a final victory lap before receiving her 1982 Lady Kats SEC Champions' ring

In this photo: There were lots of high fives and laughter after nearly forty years of winning the only women's basketball SEC Championship in the history of the program

In this photo: Mayor Gorton presents PJ Hedges Ward her championship ring

In this photo: Mayor Gorton presents Lea Wise Prewitt her championship ring

In this photo: Mayor Gorton and Lea Wise Prewitt

In this photo: Mayor Gorton presents Lori Edgington her championship ring

In this photo: Mayor Gorton presents Donna Martin her championship ring

In this photo: Mayor Gorton presents Jody Runge her championship ring

In this photo: Mayor Gorton and Jody Runge

In this photo: Mayor Gorton presents Lynnette Lewis Shadoan her championship ring

In this photo: Mayor Gorton and Lynnette Lewis Shadoan

In this photo: Mayor Gorton presents Michele Oberst her championship ring

In this photo: Mayor Gorton and Michele Oberst

In this photo: Mayor Gorton presents Gary Loyd his championship ring

In this photo: Mayor Gorton and Gary Loyd

In this photo: Mayor Gorton presents Mimi Porter her championship ring

In this photo: Mimi Porter shares her joy with those joining virtually

In this photo: Mayor Gorton presents Lynn Norenberg Barry her championship ring

In this photo: Mayor Gorton presents Terri Naiser her championship ring

In this photo: Mayor Gorton and Terri Naiser

In this photo: Deirdre Scaggs,Associate Dean, Special Collections Research Center makes a special announcement that the UK Library will be launching the Women's Basketball Archives, dedicated to the preservation and collection of the history of women's basketball at UK

In this photo: Back row from left to right: Mimi Porter, Lynn Norenberg Barry, Terri Naiser, Lynnette Lewis Shadoan, Jody Runge, Valerie Still, Tonya Fogle Front row: Michele Oberst, Donna Martin, PJ Hedges Ward, Lori Edgington, Lea Wise Prewitt

In this photo: Back row from left to right: Mimi Porter, Lynn Norenberg Barry, Terri Naiser, Lynnette Lewis Shadoan, Jody Runge, Valerie Still, Tonya Fogle Front row: Michele Oberst, Donna Martin, PJ Hedges Ward, Lori Edgington, Lea Wise Prewitt

In this photo: Back row from left to right: Mimi Porter, Lynn Norenberg Barry, Terri Naiser, Lynnette Lewis Shadoan, Jody Runge, Valerie Still, Tonya Fogle Front row: Michele Oberst, Donna Martin, PJ Hedges Ward, Lori Edgington, Lea Wise Prewitt

In this photo: Back row from left to right: Mimi Porter, Lynn Norenberg Barry, Terri Naiser, Lynnette Lewis Shadoan, Jody Runge, Valerie Still, Tonya Fogle Front row: Michele Oberst, Donna Martin, PJ Hedges Ward, Lori Edgington, Lea Wise Prewitt

In this photo: Back row from left to right: Mimi Porter, Lynn Norenberg Barry, Terri Naiser, Lynnette Lewis Shadoan, Jody Runge, Valerie Still, Tonya Fogle Front row: Michele Oberst, Donna Martin, PJ Hedges Ward, Lori Edgington, Lea Wise Prewitt

In this photo: Back row from left to right: Mimi Porter, Lynn Norenberg Barry, Terri Naiser, Lynnette Lewis Shadoan, Jody Runge, Valerie Still, Tonya Fogle Front row: Michele Oberst, Donna Martin, PJ Hedges Ward, Lori Edgington, Lea Wise Prewitt