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1937 Kansas Jayhawks football team

The 1937 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas in the Big Six Conference during the 1937 college football season. In their sixth season under head coach Adrian Lindsey, the Jayhawks compiled a 3–4–2 record (2–1–2 against conference opponents), finished in third place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 74 to 72.[1][2] They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas.

1937 Kansas Jayhawks football
ConferenceBig Six Conference
Record3–4–2 (2–1–2 Big 6)
Head coach
CaptainGeorge Stapleton
Home stadiumMemorial Stadium
Seasons
← 1936
1938 →
1937 Big Six Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
No. 11 Nebraska $ 3 – 0 – 2 6 – 1 – 2
Oklahoma 3 – 1 – 1 5 – 2 – 2
Kansas 2 – 1 – 2 3 – 4 – 2
Missouri 2 – 2 – 1 3 – 6 – 1
Iowa State 1 – 4 – 0 3 – 6 – 0
Kansas State 1 – 4 – 0 4 – 5 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

The team's statistical leaders included Clarence Douglass with 376 rushing yards and 27 points scored (four touchdowns and three extra points), Lyman Diven with 207 passing yards, Max Replogle with 180 receiving yards.[3] George Stapleton was the team captain.[2]

Schedule edit

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
October 1at Washburn*
W 25–2[4]
October 9at Wichita*
L 7–187,500[5]
October 16Iowa State
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Lawrence, KS
W 14–67,000[6]
October 23at Oklahoma
W 6–35,000[7]
October 30at Michigan State*
L 0–1610,000[8]
November 6at No. 6 Nebraska
T 13–1335,000[9]
November 13Kansas State
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Lawrence, KS (rivalry)
L 0–719,000[10]
November 20at Arizona*
L 7–99,000[11]
November 25Missouri 
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Lawrence, KS (rivalry)
T 0–022,000–23,000[12][13]
  • *Non-conference game
  •  Homecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game

After the season edit

NFL draft edit

Main article: 1938 NFL Draft

The following Jayhawk was selected in the National Football League draft following the season.[14]

Round Pick Player Position NFL club
9 76 Clarence Douglass Back Detroit Lions

References edit

  1. ^ "1937 Kansas Jayhawks Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
  2. ^ a b 2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, p. 182.
  3. ^ 2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, pp. 127-138.
  4. ^ "Kansas U. Runs Up Four Touchdowns To Down Ichabods". The Wichita Eagle. October 2, 1937. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Pete Lightner (October 10, 1937). "Wichita U. Trounces Kansas U." The Wichita Eagle. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Bob Busby (October 17, 1937). "Sullivant Drives K.U. To Win For First Since 1935: Jayhawkers Finally Break Through Big Six Tea for Grid Victory; Score Is 14 to 6". The Wichita Eagle. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Harold Baker (October 24, 1937). "Lucky Jayhawks Nip Oklahoma, 6-3". The Norman Transcript. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ George S. Alderton (October 31, 1937). "Reserves Provide Spark As State Wins, 16-0". The Lansing State Journal. p. 15 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ John Bentley (November 7, 1937). "Huskers Eke Out a 13-13 Tie". Sunday Journal and Star. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ Dan Partner (November 14, 1937). "Jayhawks Are Wailing Today: Kansas State Deals Blow To K.U. Championship Hopes". The Morning Chronicle. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "Wildcats Upset Favored Kansas Outfit, 9-7". Arizona Daily Star. November 21, 1937. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ "Jayhawks, Tigers Battle to Deadlock". The Parsons Sun. November 26, 1937. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ "Missouri 0, Kansas 0: A Goal Line Stand". The Kansas City Times. November 26, 1937. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ "1938 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
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