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Leonard Monroe a Jayhawk who faced racial bias and service
Leonard Monroe, denied KU track potential by coach Easton in his youth, later served in Korea and Vietnam, returned to Lawrence to work as a vehicle supervisor, built ties with KU athletics, and was honored at his December funeral. His family recalls his resilience and impact on community and sport.
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Bill Easton
Jayhawk
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Journal World
Monroe
Michal
Jim Ceon
Lawrence
Leonard Monroe
Michael Say
Telate Manco
KU Trach and Geld
Letter Winners' Association
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Michael
Leone Acelin
Lawrence Cestau
Liberty Memorial High School
Leonaed
Jesse Newman
Leoncd
University of Kansas
Wesley B Waller
Universses
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Sb Society
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Peomotees
Liberly Memorial High School
Wesley B. Walker
Tir Ceemeea Laweente
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Wilt Charmberlain
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Easton
Air Force
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Europe
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Leonard Elied
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Michael Monroe
KUT
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Jayhawks
Tom Cucranl
Stanley Reding
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Ally Ink Club
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Maria Monroe
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Somme Unity
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