University Daily Kansan Friday, Nov. 7, 1952 Hoag Achieves Fame In Career at Kansas By BOB NELSON Kansan Sports Writer Few, if any, college athletes have ever achieved greater national fame, and even international recognition, than has Charlie Hoag. KU's spectacular all-American halfback candidate, during his colorful athletic career at the University of Kansas. What would have seemed like a What would have seemed like a fairy tale to the Jayhawkercoaptain as a senior at Oak Park (Ill.) High school in 1948, has now become an almost unbelievable living reality. Little did this highly sought after prep star know what his athletic fortune would be at KU when he enrolled at Mt. Oread in the fall of 1849. Although highly sought after by some 85 universities and colleges, Hoag chose KU and today is very happy he made this decision. Since enrolling at KU, Hoag has become a key performer in one of the nation's top college athletic programs. Hong was an all important member of the 1952 championship NCAA basketball team (a club that ranked No. 1 most of last year), played on the United State's Olympic championship basketball team (a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity), and is currently a key member of Coach Jules V. Sikes' highly regarded football team. As Jayhawker co-captain with tackle Oliver Spencer, Hoag is playing on a football powerhouse that has rated a spot within the select top 10 teams most of this season. And much of this high national ranking is due to the super weekly outputs by the Oak Park running wizard. Following his spectacular one-man offensive display against SMU in the Cotton bowl, Hoag received his greatest football thrill and achievement, being selected as "back of the week" by the Associated Press sportswriters in their coast to coast poll. In 1950, Hoag started his collegiate career with a bang. In his first gridiron start, the 188-pounder ground out 101 yards against tough Texas Christian university as KU dropped a disheartening, 7-14, decision. The Oak Park rambler was a key figure in KU's powerful ground attack that engineered the Jayhawk- ers to a 6-4 record in 1950. In no less than five games, Hoag toppled the 100-yard rushblight mark and finished the season as the nation's 13th top ground gainer with 940 yards. His top single game output was 148 yards against K-State in 10 carries. After reporting late due to football, Hoag turned in a fine 1950-51 sophomore basketball role. Used mainly as a "trouble shooter." Hoag scored 89 points in 24 games. Kansas compiled a 16-8 won and lost season record and tied Missouri for second place honors. Not satisfied to win football and basketball letters. Hoag reported in the spring to track Coach Bill Easton. He lettered by placing fourth in the Big Seven track meet in the discus. Hoag still holds the Illinois state high school discus record set in his senior year with a record toss of 158 feet, $11\frac{1}{2}$ inches. Last year, the all-American publicity drums were booming the highly competitive KU athlete until a painful groin injury slowed him. Although missing two football games altogether and hobbling through five more, Hoag still managed to grind out 505 yards in 95 carries. But in basketball, it was a different story. Playing on the nation's No. 1 team, Hoag was frequently referred to as the best No. 6 player in collegiate basketball. A shifty speed merchant, Hoag was probably as valuable a cager as Coach Phog Allen owned last year on hi NCAA club hat rolled to a 26-2 collegiate mark. Hong's great work at Seattle in the NCAA finals won him 2nd team all-American honors. Charlie's Olympic trip to Helsinki was an award never granted a more deserving athlete. But this year's grid performance LOOKING AHEAD Coach F. C. "Phog" Allen and his assistant, Dick Harp, view the prospects of the coming season with anticipation. They have the task of re-building the national champion Jayhawkers. Kansas lost five of its Olympic winners through graduation. Last season, led by two time all-American Clyde Lovellette, the Jayhawkers went as far as possible for any college team. In the Olympics, the Kansas men performed well to help the U.S. team capture the basketball title from the Russians. Two men return from the seven man Olympic squad. The Kansas cage season opens Dec. 11 against Tulane in New Orleans. by the former two-time all-Illinois footballer appears to be toping all his great past KU athletic accomplishments. Currently listed as KU's greatest ground gainer of all-time with 1,847 yards, Hoag looks to be in front line running for all-American honors—about the only honor lacking among his mainy and highly respected athletic accomplishments. With the national limelight focused on KU's great team—and upon its great offensive back and all-America hope, namely Hoag—the Jayhawkers need three more impressive performances to push Kansas and Hoag to the gridiron top. 1950 Sophomore Rushing Record | | TC | YG | YL | Net Gain | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | ICU | 17 | 15 | 12 | 10 | | Liver | 15 | 13 | 14 | 8 | | Colorado | 16 | 63 | 14 | 49 | | Iowa State | 16 | 140 | 0 | 140 | | NAM | 8 | 140 | 0 | 140 | | Vebraska | 15 | 121 | 0 | 121 | | Utah | 17 | 171 | 0 | 78 | | Georgia | 17 | 191 | 31 | 104 | | K-State | 10 | 148 | 0 | 148 | | Missouri | 19 | 102 | 0 | 102 | Totals 155 1009 69 94 Average per carry -6.06 yds Average per carry -6.06 yds TC TC YG YL Net Gai TCU 14 57 3 54 State 14 57 3 54 Colorado 9 41 2 39 Utah 9 41 2 39 Oklahoma 6 11 1 0 K-State 15 117 0 117 Nebraska 15 71 0 67 Loyola BA 11 120 0 120 Okla OAK 11 120 0 120 Missouri 16 79 0 79 Totals 95 517 12 50 Average per carry=3.52 mdes | | TC | YG | YL | Net Gain | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | TCU | 12 | 53 | 5 | 48 | | Santa Clara | 8 | 25 | 0 | 5 | | Santa Clara | 17 | 151 | 0 | 130 | | Iowa State | 17 | 21 | 0 | 50 | | Oklahoma | 13 | 70 | 0 | 70 | | SMU | 16 | 79 | 0 | 79 | Totals ... 78 408 6 402 Average per carry ... 51.5 yds. CAREER POEKS 328 1934 8 747 CHEAR AVERAGE PER CARRY-5.63 yds. CHARLIE HOAG, KU'S GREATEST GROUND GAINER OF ALL TIME, continues to rewrite the rushing records with every yard he gains. After the first six games on the Jayhawkers' 10-game 1952 schedule, Hoag owned a career rushing total of 1847 yards compiled on 328 carries. This total is some 416 yards more than former record holder all-American halfback Ray Evans compiled through the 1941-'42-'46-'47 seasons on 389 rushing trips. Hoag owns a remarkable average of 5.63 yards gained every time he has carried the pigskin. Replacement of 5 Stars Faces Phog In 36th Year as KU Basketball Coach As Dr. F. C. "Phog" Allen faces his 36th year as the Jayhawk basketball coach, he also faces a tremendous job of replacing five seniors from the 1951-52 national collegiate championship team. There are only six lettermen returning from last season which saw the powerful Jayhawkers sweep to the national crown and also seven spots on the Olympic team. The returning lettermen are Dean Kelley, guard and captain from McCune, B. H. Born, center from Medicine Lodge; Larry Davenport, forward from Newton; Bill Heitholt, forward from Quincy, Ill.; Dean Smith, forward from Topeka, and Charlie Hoag, guard from Oak Park, Ill. However, Hoag will be unable to report for practice until the football season ends. There is a chance that he won't be free from football until after New Year's day due to the possibility of post-season grid competition. Lienhard and Houtland are now serving as officers in the United States Air Force. Kenny is completing work on an engineering degree on the campus, and Keller is teaching and coaching at the Great About 25 men attended the opening practice session Nov.1 in Robinson gymnasium. The first practice session was a short one so the boys could see the Kansas State football game. The team also lost forwards Bill Lienhard and Bob Kenny, forward-center John Keller and guard Bill Hougland. The loss of All-American Clyde Lovellette, 6 foot, 9 inch center, will be a great one for the Jayhawkers. Lovellette is now working with the Phillins Oilers. Bend High school. Of the returning lettermen Kelly will be one of the most important. His tremendous shooting ability and ability at making plays coupled with the speed of Charlie Hoag will do much to account for any success the team will have. Perhaps the biggest job will fall to B. H. Born, 6 foot, 9 inch center. His will be the responsibility of replacing Lovellette. Born will be aided in this task by the help of Eldon Nicholson, Pittsburg sophomore. Three members of the prospective team are now holding down football duties. In addition to Charlie Hoag there are Gil Reich, a highly capable player. While he isn't a high scorer he can hit reasonably well and is a clever play maker. Harold Patterson, transfer from Garden City Junior college, is another prospect now playing football. Patterson was an outstanding juco ace. He is a good scorer and a great rebounder and may work up as the season goes on. Other boys who will report to Dr. Allen Saturday, many of whom figure prominently in this season's picture, are: Ken Buller, Buhler junior; Marvin Deckert, Garden City junior; Everett Dye, Independence junior; Don Franklin, Parsons sophomore; Wes Johnson, Newton junior; Allen Kelley, McCune junior; Gary Padgett, Greenleaf sophomore; LaVann Squires, Wichita junior; Wes Whitney, Newton junior; Rich Young, Salina junior; Jack Wolfe, Lawrence sophomore, and Dean Galin, Salina sophomore. Currently out for football but due to report later are John Anderson, Grand Island, Nebr., sophomore; Jerry Bogue, Wichita senior; Bob Forsyth, Medicine Lodge sophomore; Loren Martin, Overbrook sophomore. At the same time Phog Allen's varsity crew begins work, Assistant Coach Dick Harp will start his freshman drill drilling. The two clubs met in the annual Freshman-2 Varsity game last night in Hoch auditorium as part of the Homecoming activities. The Jayhawkervarsity opens its 1952-53 schedule Dec. 11 against Tulane at New Orleans. A Cage Schedule Dec. 11 Tulane ... at New Orleans 19 Rice ... at Houston 19 SMU ... at Lawrence 20 SMU ... at Lawrence 26-30 Big Seven Tourn., K.C., Mo. Jan. 5 *Okahoma ... at Norman 8 Okla. A&M ... at Lawrence 10 * Iowa State ... at Ames 12 *Nebraska ... at Lincoln 17 *K-State ... at Lawrence 20 *Colorado ... at Boulder Feb. 7 *Missouri ... at Lawrence 10 *Okahoma ... at Lawrence 14 *Nebraska ... at Lawrence 17 *K-State ... at Manhattan 23 Okla. A&M ... at Stillwater Mar. 2 *Colorado ... at Lawrence 7 *Missouri ... at Columbia 9 *Iowa State ... at Lawrence Reference games