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Records Show Many KU Football Greats
Kansas has had its share of and colorful football history.
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Kansas has had its share and colorful football history.
Since the days of the immortal Tommy Johnston, KU's first triple-threat back, the Kansas football machine has produced many colorful athletic stars. About 1919, Howard "Serubby" Laslett trampled all Kansas foes with his seldome-equalled line smashes and "end-around."
Lonborg All-Conference
In 1924, Charles Black was known for his break-away runs and clutch playing. The 1926 punter, Harold Zuber, startled fans with his 75 and 85 yard boots. His kicks helped hold the Missouri Tigers at bay that year.
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During this same era, A. C.
"Dutch" Lonborg, present KU athletic director, was burning up the Missouri Valley with his aggressive determination and dependable play.
"Dutch" was all-conference for three years.
Decathlon star Jim Bausch was considered by many as the greatest all-around athlete ever to step on the football field.
Achievements of 1922 Captain Pete Jones, elected all-Missouri Valley for three years, nearly were eclipsed by his successor, fullback Harold Burt. Burt was elected captain in 1923, and received honorable mention all-American by sportswriters.
Tackle Reginald "Babe" Smith, Captain Harold Hauser and Stuart Lyman were standouts for the Jayhawkers in the late 20's.
Reach Lauded By 'Rock'
In the early 1930's, "Iron Man" Charlie Smoot, quarterback Elmer Schaike and Forrest "Frosty" Cox were standouts for the Crimson and Blue.
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Ordeal beather by rock
a rare honor in 1834 when Knute Rocke-
called him the best linebacker he had ever seen.
Ray Evans probably was one of the most colorful backs to play for the 'Hawks. He was all-Big Six for three years and also made the all-American team. Many of his records still stand, one of which is most passes completed in one season.
Cage Schedule 1955 - '56
A 20-game schedule, as well as the Big Seven pre-season basketball tournament, awaits the Kansas Jayhawkers for the 1955-1956 season. Northwestern, Wichita, Wisconsin. Southern Methodist, and Cornell are new KU foes this season. Cornell is the guest team in the Big Seven tourney.
Dec. 5 Northwestern Lawrence
Dec. 7 Wichita Wichita
Dec. 10 Wisconsin Madison
Dec. 17 SMU Dallas
Dec. 19 Rice Houston
Dec. 21 SMU Lawrence
Dec. 27-30 Big 7 Tourn.Kansas City
Jan. 4 Oka.A&M Stillwater
Jan. 7 *Oklahoma Lawrence
Jan. 9 *Missouri Columbia
Jan. 14 K-State Manhattan
Jan. 16 *Iowa State Lawrence
Jan. 31 Oka.A&M Lawrence
Feb. 4 *Iowa State Ames
Feb. 6 *Missouri Lawrence
Feb. 11 *Nebraska Lawrence
Feb. 17 *Oklahoma Norman
Feb. 25 *Nebraska Lincoln
Mar. 2 *Colorado Lawrence
Mar. 6 *Kansas State Lawrence
Mar. 10 *Colorado Boulder
*Conference games
In 1950 Wade Stinson, right halfback, carried the ball in a single game for 239 yards and three touchdowns in 24 carries.
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football greats throughout her long
All-American end Otto Schnell-bacher received many of Evans' passes and holds the record for most passes caught in a season.
Friday, Nov. 18, 1955
Houg Great Sophomore Charlie Hogue once was called the greatest sophomore halfback in the nation by the late Grantland Rice.
During his sophomore year, he was all-Big Seven and honorable mention in-American. A brighter choice for the two years, he was curtailed because of injuries.
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Captain Oliver Spencer of the 1952 squad was voted "Rookie of the Year" in the professional football ranks.
These are only a few of the standouts in KU's great football past. There are many more stars who should be mentioned in any article of this nature, but it is impossible to include all of them in this brief history.
Gil Reich, stellar quarterback from Steelton, Pa., and brother of KU's present fullback, Dick, was selected on the first string 1952 all-American defensive team.
Faurot Has Brought MU Many Honors
The old master of the Split T. Coach Don Faurot of Missouri, will bring his team of Tigers to Lawrence tomorrow for the 64th game between the two teams. Of that number, Coach Faurot has guided MU through 17.
Now 53 years old, Faurot has never coached outside the state of Missouri. He went from Kirksville to MU and has been there since 1985.
in 1939. Faurot led his team to their first Big Six title under his guidance. They went from the title to the Orange Bowl, the first time that a Missouri team had played in a bowl.
Missouri then played in bowl games in 1941 in the Sugar Bowl, 1942 and 1949 in the Gator Bowl. Their other title under Don was in 1942
Has 2nd Longest Tenure
Taking three years out during
Faurot Coached Kirksville
In eight years of coaching at Kirksville, Mo Teachers. Don Faurot compiled a record of 63 victories and only 13 losses. Three games ended in ties. Kirksville did not lose or tie a game in 1932, 1933 and 1954. Faurot's last years there.
World War II to serve in the Navy, Faurot's tenure at MU is bettered in length only by Lou Little of Columbia University, who has been with his team for 26 years.
Students of Faurof's Split T, which he introduced in 1941, include such great football coaches as Bud Wilkinson of Oklahoma and Jim Tatum of Maryland.
In his series with KU, Don has compiled a noteworthy record of 13 wins, two losses and two ties. In his coaching career, his record shows 160 games won, 86 lost, and 12 tied. At MU only, he has a 97 win, 73 loss, and nine tied record.
To Hall Of Fame
In 1953, Coach Faurot was elected to the Missouri's Sports Hall of Fame. He has also served as the president of the American Football Coaches Association.
Don is the author of a book on football, "Secrets of the Split T Formation."
While he was in the Navy, he coached the 1943 Iowa Pre-Flight Seahawks squad which was beaten only by Notre Dame and the following year he directed the Jacksonville, Fla., Naval Air Station team.
Three all-Americans have been
the products of the mentor of MU. They are quarterback Paul Christman, center Darold Jenkins, and halfback Bob Steuber of the championship teams of 1939, 1941, and 1942.
As an undergraduate at Missouri,
Faurot lettered in football, basketball,
and baseball. He coached the MU freshmen in 1926, the year following his graduation, while working on his master's degree.
Russell Dills of the 1928 Missouri football team ran a kickoff back 100 yards against Kansas.
In 1942, Missouri halfback Bob Steuber scored 121 points, on 13 touchdowns and 13 extra points.
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