inspired fear in everyone he faced. do you like having people terrified of you just a little bit? >> well, in that kind of sport, sure. that's why they called me the assassin. >> you were the assassin. >> yes. my nickname was the assassin. and the reason my name was the assassin is because i put somebody out at every game i've ever played. >> keene wasn't just the hometown hero, he was his father's namesake. >> my dad generally sat up here in the corner over here. if i made a spectacular play, he would always give me the you did good son. >> how much was he sitting in the stands? >> every game of my life. he never, ever missed a game or my practices. >> does that mean a lot to you? >> absolutely. my dad, he was my backbone. >> keene was as popular as he was athletic. you're a legend. >> yeah, i mean, there's no doubt. they had posters of me all over town. i mean, everybody knew who i was with my sports ability. so, yeah, i was the most popular guy around. there's no question.