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Friday, April 20,1973
University Daily Kansan
'Phog'
Kansan Photo by HANK YOUNG
Former KU basketball coach Forrest "Phog" Allen became known as "Mr. Basketball" during his career here. The 55-year-old Allen is remembered for his
warmth and brilliance as a coach. He put in time at KU as a student, head football coach, head basketball coach and as athletic director. Probably the greatest moment in Allen's life came in 1955 when Field House was dedicated in his honor.
KU's Bobby Douglass Leads Chicago Offense
By BOB KISSEL
Kansan Staff Writer
Remember quarterback sneaks for 71 yards, extra point conversions lasting 15 seconds and pinpoint 60 yard touchdown passes? Sound familiar? It doesn't take long to realize the name of former University of Kansas quarterback Bobby Douglass cups into minds.
Douglass, the 1968 All-American, gave KU football fans two exciting years at the Jayhawk's top signal caller. He led the 1967 team to a suprising 5-2 league mark and quickly established KU as the team to beat in 1968.
With offensive standouts in the backfield such as Donny Shanklin and John Riggins, and receivers such as John Mosier and George McGowan, Douglass led an awesome offensive unit that finished with a season mark marked a trip to the Super Bowl. Among many all-American teams after his senior year and was drafted by the Chicago Bears.
A PRO NOW for four years, Doughlass has already established himself to be a rugged opponent and an aggressive running quarterback. He rushed for nearly 1,000 yards as his past season and is considered the best running quarterback in the NFL today.
Douglass commented in a recent interview from Chicago that besides football, the many friends he acquired while at the highlights of his four years here.
“Its hard to remember just one particular highlight,” he said. “The opportunity of meeting so many different people and experiencing the same thing enjoined very much while at KU.”
As for highlights in football while at KU, Douglass surprisingly remembered some of the games his junior year as highlights of his college career.
"I THINK I was happiest about a couple of games my junior year," he said. "My junior year we lost our first three games and then won several in a row. In that string of games, the Oklahoma State and Nebraska wins stick out clear in my mind."
When asked to pinpoint one game that he remembers most, Douglass finally chose the game his junior year. In that game, KU lost to Oklahoma without controversy. Kansas led through the game until the last two minutes. Many old KU fans will remember game that as the winning game, a game that had to be repeatedly played because of orange-throwing Oklahoma fans.
Despite his busy schedule, Douglass said he tries to keep up to date with KU football. He stated that the recent hiring of Gayle Haugen is a prominent athletic director will help KU sports.
"I THINK he will certainly help the athletic program at Kansas," he said. He would be a very capable person and I was happy to know that we could play in the school athletics and in other ways."
For many young quarterbacks in pro ball, the first couple of years can be a trying experience with the accumulation of splitters one collects while on the bench. Glass sullair that as a rookie, he was very fortunate in the amount of playing time he got.
"We had a quarterback situation in Chicago that was very unstable," he said. "I started seven or eight games my first year and I guess they thought I could do the job. The experience I gained helped me a great deal."
The criticism that every pre quarterback receives has not eluded Douglass. The press has been somewhat critical of Douglass in the past but he said that as a quarterback, you must learn to ignore most of the stories written about you.
"I MOT WORRIED about what the press says as long as I'm doing the job." Douglas said. "Sportswriters will sometimes write from reaction rather than
facts so I have learned not to pay much attention to them."
On the subject of the Chicago Bears, Doulass was very optimistic.
"We had an excellent draft and made some good trades in the off season," he said. "The team is so strong, people drafted come through and we can eliminate some of the mistakes that cost us games last year, I think we will have a very balanced team, capable of winning our division."
Douglass said he likes coming back to KU when he has the time and that he plans on being here in Lawrence during the Relays and seeing some of his old friends.
By BOB KISSEL
Kansan Staff Writer
Hadl Keeps 'Hometown Boy' Image
Ask anyone in Lawrence about John Hadi, and he will tell you Hadi is a nice hometown boy who made good. The glamour that usually follows a pro quarterback of national stature seems to have had little effect on Hadi, his family or friends.
Hadl's football career began on the playgrounds of Lawrence, and his love for the game grew throughout junior and senior high school. After graduation from the high school, Hadl attended the University of Kansas on a football scholarship.
Under former KU football coach Jack Mitchell, the All-American Hadi guided the Blue Devils to a post season appearance in the Blue Devils' game when the Jayhawks defeated Rocket 33-7.
In 1962, Hadi was drafted by the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League and for 10 years guided the Chargers as their No. 1 quarterback.
HADL'S CAREER took a new course at the end of last season, when he was traded to the Los Angeles Rams. If past performance is any guideline, however, Hadl will continue to be among the top quarterbacks in professional football.
Throughout the years of success on the West Coast, Hadl has kept strong ties with Lawrence and KU. He frequently returns to Lawrence during the off season to visit his family and friends. When time permits, he coaches children during spring football practice. He also takes an active part in recruiting by calling or writing prospective football players.
Hadi's parents and younger sister, who still live in Lawrence, could not find any significant areas where John's career had changed their lives.
Carole Hadd, John's younger sister who is now a secondary in the athletic department.
"I DIDN'T notice very much difference in the way we lived," she said. "I do remember going to a lot of football games. On weekends you would go to football games and they were they. I didn't know you did anything that year. I didn't know ever since John was in junior high."
Jess Hadl, John's father and owner of an auto repair shop in Lawrence, said life had not changed very much since Hadl's success in football.
"It's been a quiet and happy life," he said.
"My wife and I are both very proud of John, but I do not think we are any different than we were before he became famous. John was so strong and confident. He still the same warm and considerate person. We're both very thankful for that."
"THERE is more pressure today than when John was in high school," she said. "I also don't think they recruited the entire family like they do today. I do remember
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"Here in Lawrence John is not as much a celebrity as he is in California," Miss Hadi said, "Occasionally, boys will come over to me for a date, and ask for his autograph. That is about all."
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"We keep a review of each game by quarters for John," Jess Hadl said. "He wants to know as much about each game as possible."
"His favorite time of the year is coming back for the spring football practice and working with the players," she said. "He is anxious to help him in any way possible."
Hadd's interest in KU football does not stop with spring practice, his father said. Jesse Hadd said Hadd made a phone call each season to Coach Dwight Pearson's season and asked about the game that day.
Hadd's interest in people is not restricted to football. He was recently named Man of the Year by Vitalis for his contributions to football and to his fellow man. He also has helped raise money for projects for the American Indian.
Lawrence recently held a John Hadl Day, during which many of John's friends and teammates returned to Lawrence.
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