Personal Sketches on Returning Lettermen

(Note: A complete booklet of personal sketches on every member of the Fall
football squad will be issued September 20.)

ALTMAN, Harlan Cribbs, jr.; Wellington, Kansas QUARTERBACK

Age 20 Wis 150 Ht, 5°21" Senior Letterman '41
Graduate of Wellington High School where he played under Roach "Monk" Edwards,
Lettered two years in football as a blocking back, Started strong in 1940 but
broken ribs knocked him out for season, Last year he did not see too much action
but went great guns during Spring practice and should start this Fall. His father
was a sensation in football at College of Emporia. Member of Beta Theta Pi frater—

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CRAWFORD, Joe Henry; Kansas City, Kansas GUARD

Age 20 Wt. 192 Ht. 6'1" Junior Letterman '41
Graduate of Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, where he played under Coach Ed
Ellis. Previous to his senior year, had played his high school football at Dixon,
Ill., lettering one year there, An excellent downfield blocker, he was No, 1
guard substitute last year. Has added weight to practically cinch top guard spot,
Member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

DICK, George; McLouth, Kansas END

Age 23. Wt. 178 Ht. 6' Junior Letterman '41
An exceedingly doubtful quantity before actual play starts, Not highly regarded
at the start of last season, he came on rapidly and started seweral games at the
last of the season, His forte was defense but he also proved a threat as a pass
catcher, While lettering on "Phog" Allen's championship basketball team last
season he re—injured the cartillage in his leg and this necessitated an operation,
keeping him from Spring practice. He should start as a regular this Fall if his

knee holds up.

EVANS, Ray Richard; Kansas City, Kansas HALFBACK

Age 20 Wi. 167. Me. G2" Junior Letterman '41l
Graduate of Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, where he played under Ed Ellis
and the late Percy Parks. One of the greatest athletes in Wyandotte!'s brilliant
athletic history and the same prospect is in store for him at K.U, One of the
best soph athletes in country last year. Was regular on both football and basket—
ball teams and undefeated as pitcher on champion softball intramural team. Best
blocker and tackler on team, will punt and pass this Fall. Very dangerous as open~
field runner. Works as hard as any sub in practice, very popular, Member of Phi
Delta Theta fraternity.

GITHENS, Robert Forrest; Fredonia, Kansas CENTER

Age 2, Wt. 200 Ht. 5711" #£2Senior Letterman '41
Graduate of Fredonia High School where he was coached by Cecil Pryor, Lettered three
years in football there, Later attended Independence Junior College two years,
being named all-state junior college center in 1939. Bob was regular center the
greater part of last year, alternating with Hardman until latter was transferred
to end. Sophomore Penney will probably supplant him this year, possibly making
Bob move to guard,

HARDMAN, Paul Albert; Topeka, Kansas END

Age 21 Wt. 186 Ht. 6'1" Senior Letterman '40 and '41
Graduate of Topeka High School where he played under Coach "Buck Weaver, Lettered
two years in football and three in track, Played guard as a freshman at K.U.,
shifted to end and in starting lineup several times in '40, shifted again to center
last year and once more made starting lineup, and then wound up season as regular end.
Improved greatly last fall, has a world of aggressiveness, should be strong regular,

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