1937 Kansas Jayhawks football team explained

Year:1937
Team:Kansas Jayhawks
Sport:football
Conference:Big Six Conference
Short Conf:Big 6
Record:3–4–2
Conf Record:2–1–2
Head Coach:Adrian Lindsey
Hc Year:6th
Captain:George Stapleton
Stadium:Memorial Stadium

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.

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]

After the season

NFL draft

See main article: 1938 NFL draft. The following Jayhawk was selected in the National Football League draft following the season.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1937 Kansas Jayhawks Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. September 21, 2017.
  2. 2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, p. 182.
  3. 2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, pp. 127-138.
  4. Web site: 1938 NFL Draft Listing. Pro-Football-Reference.com. July 29, 2023.