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Fambrough returns to watch Jayhawks
Former coach supports Mason and KU football
By Ken Winford Kansan sportswriter
Although it has been more than five years since he last took the field as coach of the Kansas football team, Don Fambrough still bleeds crimson and blue.
Fambrough was the Jayhawks from 1971 to 1974 and again from 1979 to 1982 posting a 38-49 record. In that time he coached 90 Kansas games, second on the all-time list only to Jack Mitchell who coached 91 games from 1983 to 1966.
After taking such an active part in Kansas football, it was difficult for Fambridge to adjust to life without it when he was fired following the 1982 season.
"I'll be there for the season opening against Baylor," Fambrough said. "But it will be the first Kansas game I've seen in five years. I got so close to Kansas football."
as a player and coach that I couldn't get close to it again for a long time, so I just stare away.
"I still love Kansas and coaching. I don't think you ever stop caring about something if you really love it to begin with."
Fambrough was a guard on the 1946 and 1947 Kansas football teams. He was captain of the 1947 squad that posted a 8:42 record, dropping a 30-14 decision to Georgia Tech.
As a coach, Fambrough led Kansas to two of its six bowl game appearances. His 1973 earm took 7-3-1 before losing to North Carolina State 31-18, in the Liberty Bank. In 1981, the 4-8 Bayhawks lost to Mississippi State 10-4 in the Hall of Fame Bowl.
"I have enjoyed a lot of good times both as a player and coach." Fambrough said. "I've been associated with some of the greatest players in Kirkland, Washington, Gale (Gale) Sayers and John (John) Riggins. I wouldn't trade those times for anything in the world."
Rich Rachel knows Fambrough well both as a coach and as a person. Rachel, who
Please see FAMBROUGH, p. 19
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University Daily Kansan FOOTBALL '88 September 9,1988