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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2004
Kansas' Top 10 pro athletes: Legacies live on
Bv Paul BRAND
pbrand@kansan.com
KANSAN SPORTSWINTER
Editor's Note: To mark the Kansan's 100th year of publication, sportswriter Paul Brand will take a look at the "Top 10s" of Kansas sports. Have an idea for the next list? E-mail pbrand@kansan.com.
Eric Chenowith. David Winbush. Kenny Gregory. Bill Whittemore. Jerod Haase.
winters. These Jayhawks share a common trait: They are memorable Kansas players who never quite made a successful transition to the pro ranks.
But Kansas has produced many impressive professional athletes in its history. These Jayhawks include hall of famers, Harlem Globetrotters and MVPs. After much deliberation, and some personal favoritism, here are the best professional athletes that Kansas has produced.
10. Gilbert Brown: Weighing in at 340 pounds, this defensive tackle was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 1993. His career peaked in 1996 with a Super Bowl title. Following 11 years of devouring opposing offenses, he was released in early 2004.
9. Lynette Woodard: As the
only woman on the countdown, Woodard represents well. She was the first woman ever to play for the Globetrotters after signing in 1985 and playing until 1987. She then played professional basketball in Italy and Japan before assuming a job as a stockbroker. In 1997, she played for the Cleveland Rockers of the WNBA and was taken in the 1998 expansion draft of the Detroit Shock.
8. Danny Manning: Following Kansas' NCAA championship, Manning was taken as the number-one overall pick in the 1988 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. He was named the 1997-1998 "sixth man of the year," but nagging injuries prevented him from reaching true pro greatness. He played in a total of 30 playoff games and averaged 14 points per game.
7. Dana Subblefield: In his first NFL year, the defensive tackle recorded 10.5 tackles and earned defensive Rookie of the Year. In 1994, he won a Super Bowl with the San Francisco 49ers. Riding a 15-sack season, he was named the Defensive Player of the Year in 1997, which was also one of his three Pro Bowl seasons.
6. Paul Pierce: Pierce broke Jayhawk fans' hearts when he left after his junior year, but he immediately delighted Bostonians by
earning All-Rookie team status for the 1998-1999 season with the Celtics. At the age of 27, Paul has already signed an $85 million contract and played in 30 playoff games. He has averaged 23 points per game and played in three All-Star games.
5. John Hadi: After running the Jayhawk offense, Hadl joined the San Diego Chargers from 1962 to 1972. He played with three more NFL teams to round out a career of 33,513 total passing yards and was inducted into the American Football League Hall of Fame. The six-time pro bowler was even named the 1971 "Man of the Year."
3. Otto Schnellbacher: Before Bo knew baseball and Deion knew how to showboard, Otto was making magic on the gridiron and the hardwood. As a split end, he played four seasons with the All-America Football Conference's New York Yankees and the NFLs New York Giants, and he played
4. Jo Jo White: Another Jayhawk turned Celtic. White was drafted by Boston in 1969 and played 10 of his 12 NBA seasons there. His list of awards is lengthy. NBA Finals MVP, All-Rookie team, seven-time All-Star and winner of two NBA titles. To cap his great pro career, his jersey was retired by the Celtics.
pro basketball for one season with the St. Louis Bombers and the Providence Steamrollers. Schnellbacher was an All-Pro defensive back in 1950 and 1951.
2. Gale Sayers: Although he played only seven seasons in the NFL, Sayers was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame at 34, the youngest inductee ever. As the 1965 Rookie of the Year, he scored 22 touchdowns, a rookie mark that still stands today. A knee injury prematurely ended what could have been one of the best careers in the history of football.
1. Wilt Chamberlain: What cannot be said about "The Stilt"? The ladies man started his career with the Globetrotters, signing one of the largest contracts in sports history. He put up ridiculous numbers: 100 points, 55 rebounds, 18 consecutive field goals, each in individual games. Chamberlain's hardware included two NBA titles, four MVP trophies, 10-time All-NBA selection, two-time All-Defensive First Team and Rookie of the Year. He won the scoring title seven years in a row, was the league's top rebounder 11 times and had the assist title in 1967-1968. He averaged 50.4 points during the 1961-62 season.
— Edited by Janette Crawford
Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia 76ers jumps high to score in first quarter action against the Cincinnati Royals in Philadelphia, Nov. 14, 1967. From the left Greg Lucas, Happy Hairston and Guy Rodgers of the Royals watch the play.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Center makes swimming fun without the sun
By JENNIFER SHER
jsher@kansan.com
JSHER SPORTSMAN
Editor's Note: Each Thursday, Kansan sportswriter Jennifer Sher will profile a recreational hot spot in the Lawrence-Kansas City area. If you know of a fun or interesting place or activity, e-mail jsher@kansan.com.
Summer is short, sweet and over. The outdoor swimming pools may be closed, but the city
of Lawrence has a cure for your end-of-summer blues.
The Lawrence Aquatic Center is the place to go for fun out of the sun. While a tan isn't possible, staying in shape and having a good time is.
The $9 million Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive, is near Sixth and Wakarusa streets and next to Free state High School. The center offers two indoor pools and a variety of activities, ranging from an adult swim team to fitness classes such as Water Walking, Water Polo
The Aquatic Center is part of the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Services. Jimmy Gibbs, aquatic supervisor, said people of all shapes and ages could benefit from the center's programs and facilities.
"We are a facility that offers a good variety of fitness and fun to Lawrence residents and students," Gibbs said. "It has been very good for people of all ages."
Students at the University of Kansas appreciate the convenience of an indoor swimming facility. Lawrence freshman Michaela Sakumura has been using the facility since it opened in 2001.
"My friends and I love hanging out there, it is really inexpensive and a very nice place," Sakumura said.
Open year-round, the Aquatic Center has features to entertain the whole family.
the whole family. There are indoor water slides and fountains for the kids' pool, and an Olympic-sized, 21-lane lap pool for divers and leisure
swimmers.
swimming David Beals, Lawrence freshman, said he used the Aquatic Center because he always knew there would be open water for lap swimming.
"That is very reliable for me." Beals said.
A basic membership to the Aquatic Center costs $14 per month. Fully equipped locker rooms and a cafe are also available.
Edited by Marissa Stephenson
INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER HOURS
Lap Swimming
Monday-Friday:
5:15 a.m.-7:45 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-7:45 p.m.
Sunday: 1-5:45 p.m.
Family Pool
Monday-Friday (except
Wednesday): 3:30-7:45 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:30-7:45 p.m.
Saturday: 1-7:45 p.m.
Sunday: 1-5:45 p.m.
Source: Lawrence Parks and Recreation
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