Wall of Recognition inductee, Jayhawks legend Jerry Waugh dies at 95

Wall of Recognition inductee, Jayhawks legend Jerry Waugh dies at 95

Mon, 10/03/2022 - 10:26
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Jerry Waugh, a Crusader Wall of Recognition inductee and 1945 graduate of Wellington High School, has died on September 17 at the age of 95.  Waugh was inducted to the Wall of Recognition at Wellington High School in 2013, during which he was recognized for his many athletic, academic, and professional accomplishments during his lifetime, including playing basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks under Coach Phog Allen, becoming an assistant basketball coach at KU during the Wilt Chamberlain years, and forming the Kansas Golf Association and becoming head coach of KU Girls Golf among many other notable experiences.  

Read more about Waugh's life here:

WALL OF RECOGNITION 2013 BIOGRAPHY

KANSAS CITY STAR ARTICLE - SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

KU ATHLETICS ARTICLE - SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
 

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