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MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2012
UNIVERSITY
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Old homecoming traditions
Below are photos from previous homecoming celebrations at KU,1953-1979
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Kansas hosts the 1956 homecoming dance in the Kansas Union Ballroom. The guests dance to Frankie Carle's orchestra.
The 1971 Jayhawk rides in an antique car in the football stadium.
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The 1966 bonfire rally is held on the Wednesday before the homecoming game. The fire burns on the future site of Spencer Library north of Strong Hall.
A homecoming float drives down the road in the 1979 parade, themed "Flush the Cowboys."
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An outdoor homecoming display, "Lucky Tiger," is displayed before the 1953 homecoming festivities.
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Kansas hosts its halftime activities during the homecoming game in 1956.
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