Jayhawks of 1947 Honor Hyphenated Legends Of 50th Reunion
The 1947 Kansas Jayhawks football players balanced family education and football. Of the 50 on the Jan 1 1948 Orange Bowl roster 39 served in the military and many were married with children. Reunions Oct 3 4 will recall grit, with 15 bowl travelers deceased and others aging. one starlet Don Ettinger once caused trouble in Independence Missouri.
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Kansas 1947 grid greats reunite for Orange Bowl era bonds
Former KU stars from 1947 gather for a reunion led by Otto Schnellbacher and Red Dog Ettinger, recalling Bowl era glory, All-America honors, and the team’s first Orange Bowl bid. Fambrough Pattee and Griff anchor memories as others like Evans, Schnellbacher, Landry, and Tunnell reach out to share stories.
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Tip Mester
Steve Renko
Red Hogan
Joe Crawford
Don Ettinger
Ed Bray
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Charlie Moffett
Cliff McDonald
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Tom Landry
Emlen Tunnell
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Dale Carter
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Fambrough
Forrest Griffith
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Frank Pattee
Navy
B.J
Lawrence
Wildcats face Southwestern in season opener at Liston Stadium
Baker University kicks off tonight at 7 30 p m against Southwestern at Liston Stadium. The Wildcats shift from last year’s strong defense to a potent offense as eight starters return on offense led by QB Ian Page and receivers Becker Michael and Jackson. Running back Cedric Colbert, 1 232 rushing yards last season, anchors a retooled attack after a 7 4 finish and a Wheat Bowl defeat to Southwestern.
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Shane Jackson
Cedric Colbert
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Heart of America Athletic Conference
Przybilla draws college coaches as recruitment heats up
A story on Przybilla lingering in the spotlight with coaches calling twice weekly, rumors of a high school change denied by Monticello's coach, and Seattle forward Doug Wrenn considering in home visits with Minnesota Arizona Kansas Georgia Tech. Wrenn's web diary and a humorous exchange about a differential equation appear amid recruiting chatter.
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Star-Tribune
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Cottage Grove
Monticello High
Max LaVelle
Monticello
Doug Wrenn
Seattle
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Wrenn
Minnesota
Arizona
Kansas
Georgia Tech
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