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The University Daily. Kansan
Friday October 31,1997
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KU Football Legends
By: Jeffrey Auslander
Nolan Cromwell (1973-1976) Quarterback & Safety: The man from Wichita came to KU football offering more than just one skill. Nolan Cromwell was an amazing athletic specimen. He began at KU playing safety and actually started at that position in KU's 1973 Liberty Bowl appearance. Cromwell continued to play safety until his third season at KU, when he switched to quarterback. Did he play well at his new position? Yes, he did. He was selected offensive player of the year for the Big Eight conference in 1975. Cromwell also received All-American accolades in track. After a great career at KU, Cromwell went on the become a defensive star for the Los Angeles Rams. He was even selected the NFC Defensive Player of the Year in 1980. He is now coaching for the Packers.
Bobby Douglass (1966-1968) Quarterback: Bobby Douglass is KU's sixth ranked passer and he also ranks sixth in total offense by a Jayhawk. Douglass was selected to the All-Big Eight team twice and was an All-American in 1968. He led KU to the infamous 12th man Orange Bowl of 1969, where he threw for 165 yards on only nine completions. He also played in the American Bowl all-star game. In that game he was selected the Most Valuable Player. Douglass went on to play for the Chicago Bears, San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers during his 13 year career in the NFL.
John Hadl (1959-1961) Halfback & Quarterback: John Hadl was the first football player at KU to be selected as an All-American twice. The strange thing is that he made it playing halfback in 1960 and quarterback in 1961. He was an All-Big Eight player three times. Versatile? Yes. Not only did he play quarterback and halfback, but he has the longest defensive interception return in KU history (98 yards). He played in the NFL for many years, starring at quarterback for the San Diego Chargers and Los Angeles Rams. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994.
John Riggins (1968-1970) Fullback: "The Diesel." John Riggins was simply that—a truck that ran over all that was in his path. He was one of the hardest runners in the history of college and professional football. He is fifth all time in rushing at KU and he holds the record for most touchdowns (14) in a season. He was drafted by the New York Jets in 1971, and went on to have a Hall of Fame Career in the NFL. Any football fan can remember his 43-yard touchdown rumble for the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVII against the Miami Dolphins. That score won the game and he was named MVP.
Gale Sayers (1963-1964) Running Back:"The Kansas Comet." Gale Sayers was probably the most graceful runner in the history of football. A two time All-American in 1963 and 1964, he is the fourth leading rusher in KU history and a member of both the College Football Hall of Fame and the NFL Hall of Fame. His record for longest rush from scrimmage (99 yards) was recently tied by KU running back Eric Vann. Sayers started his pro career in Chicago with the Bears. He played for seven years until he had to retire because of leg injuries. Many football historians claim that Sayers may have shattered the NFL record books if he wasn't a victim to the injuries he suffered.
John Zook (1966-1968) Defensive End: John Zook was one of the most feared defensive players of his time. He was an All-American in 1968 and an All-Big Eight selection in 1967 and 1968. He was the starting defensive end on the 1968 Orange Bowl team and finished his career at KU in third place on the all-time tackles list. Zook was selected to the all-time KU football team in 1969. After college, he played 11 seasons in the National Football League for the Atlanta Falcons and the St. Louis Cardinals.
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