1943 Kansas Jayhawks football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1943 Kansas Jayhawks football Big Six Conference Big 6 4–5–1 2–3 Henry Shenk 1st George Dick Memorial Stadium The 1943 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas in the Big Six Conference during the 1943 college football season. In their first season under head coach Henry Shenk, the Jayhawks compiled a 4–5–1 record (2–3 against conference opponents), tied for fourth place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 107 to 96.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/kansas/1943-schedule.html 1943 Kansas Jayhawks Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 21, 20172017 Kansas Football Media Guide, p. 183. They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas. The team's statistical leaders included Bob George with 180 rushing yards and 288 passing yards, Charlie Moffatt with 230 receiving yards, and Bob Carson with 25 points scored (four touchdowns and one extra point).2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, pp. 127-138. George Dick was the team captain. In the final Litkenhous Ratings, Kansas ranked 103rd among the nation's college and service teams with a rating of 65.6.Litkenhous E. E. Edward E. Litkenhous Litkenhouse Selects U. S. Grid Leaders https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune/122968858/ The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah December 17, 1943 18 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com Schedule y y September 24 at Washburn<ncg> Moore Bowl Topeka, KS T 0-0 6,000 Washburn Ties Kansas The Wichita Eagle September 25, 1943 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115366493/washburn-ties-kansas/ Newspapers.com October 1 at Denver<ncg> DU Stadium Denver, CO L 6-19 K. U. Is Stopped at Denver in 19 to 6 Game The Wichita Eagle October 2, 1943 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115366620/k-u-is-stopped-cold-at-denver/ Newspapers.com October 9 Iowa State Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS L 6-13 3,992 K. U. Drops Third Straight, Losing To Iowa Staters The Wichita Eagle October 10, 1943 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115366880/ku-drops-third-straight/ Newspapers.com October 16 Washburn<ncg> Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS W 13-0 K.U. Wins First Victory The Wichita Eagle October 17, 1943 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115366729/k-u-wins-first-victory/ Newspapers.com October 23 at Nebraska Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE (rivalry) L 6-7 3,500 Wilkins Speeds 65 Yards to Score, Beats K. U., 7-6 Omaha World-Herald October 24, 1943 25 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115368713/wilkins/ Newspapers.com October 30 Kansas State Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS (rivalry) W 25-2 Wildcats Fall To Jayhawkers The Manhattan Mercury October 31, 1943 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115368820/wildcats-fall-to-jayhawkers/ Newspapers.com November 6 at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Norman, OK L 13-26 4,000 Oklahoma Runs Over Jays, 26-13 The Norman Transcript November 7, 1943 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115368923/oklahoma-runs-over-jays/ Newspapers.com November 13 Central Missouri State<ncg> Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS W 13-12 K.U. 13, Warrensburg 12: A Sub Is a Hero The Kansas City Star November 14, 1943 23 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115369055/ku-13-warrensburg-12/ Newspapers.com November 20 Missouri<hc> Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS (rivalry) W 7-6 8,000 Kansas 7, Missouri 6: Score Big Upset The Kansas city Star November 21, 1943 19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115366350/kansas-7-missouri-6/ Newspapers.com November 25 at Fort Riley<ncg> Junction City, KS L 7-22 4,000 Centaurs Best Kasas, 22-7 The Manhattan Mercury November 26, 1943 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115366168/centaurs-best-kansas/ Newspapers.com After the season NFL draft The following Jayhawks were selected in the 1944 NFL draft following the season.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1944/draft.htm 1944 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com July 29, 2023 Kansas Jayhawks 2 Round Pick Player Position NFL club 19Ray EvansBackChicago Bears987Gene LongGuardBoston Yanks26264Warren HodgesTackleChicago Cardinals30310George DickEndDetroit Lions References Kansas Category:Kansas Jayhawks football seasons Kansas Jayhawks football