Max Falkenstien and Bob Davis Share Decades of KU Sports Chemistry
For 11 years the pair radio partners have coasted through KU football and basketball broadcasts with seamless harmony. Their age gap of 21 years never hindered a strong on air rapport and mutual respect built on shared radio passion and greasy food meals. Falkenstien, 71, began his 50th year on Jayhawks sports and reflects on a career rooted in pioneering KU broadcasting.
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Max Falkenstien 50 Years Behind KU Sports Microphone
A profile of Max Falkenstien recounts a career spanning WREN radio from 1955 to 1967, WIBW, Sunflower Cablevision, and 22 years at Douglas County Bank. A KU alum, he idolized Dr. Forrest C. Allen, started sportscasting during NCAA tournaments, helped form the KU Sports Network, and continues to work part time while writing a memoir about his half century with Kansas athletics.
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Phog) Allen
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Kansas football Kickoff to feature coaches players and band
Kansas fans can meet Jayhawk coaches and players and get autographs at the Kansas Football Kickoff set for 6 p.m. August 31 at Anschutz Pavilion. KU coach Glen Mason will preview the season as the marching band and spirit squad perform. Jay Stover of the Lawrence Aquahawks placed 17th in the 1500 free at the Phillips 66 Senior National championships in Pasadena, with other top finishes. Baldwin Anderson, Lawrence High product, signed with Baker University as a 5 foot 11 inch, 175 pound strong safety. Former KU runner Michael Cox will run the 1500 at the World University Games in Fukuoka. The Vineland Fair horseshoe winners were Charlie Pringle first and Ken Martin second.
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