In a rare display of family tradition, Bill Cain, Jr., Bill Cain III, and Bill Cain IV all served as referees in the same Ohio high‑school basketball game. The trio, spanning three generations, learned the craft from one another rather than from manuals, passing down knowledge and passion for the sport.
For the Cains, officiating is more than a paycheck; it’s a way to stay connected to the game and each other. “It was the most important game I ever did,” said Bill Cain, reflecting on the emotional impact of sharing the court with his father and grandfather.