Kansas Sports Chronicles

Nov. 6, 1887 -- Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson is born in Humboldt, Kan. The Big Train finished his career with 417 wins, 3,509 strikeouts and a 2.17 ERA. He still holds the record for career shutouts with 110. Second place is 20 behind.

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Nov. 13, 2021: The Kansas Jayhawks football team upsets Texas 57-56 in overtime. KU’s Jared Casey caught a 2-point conversion pass for the win. Jayhawks RB Devin Neal ran for 143 yds with 3 TDs on the ground and another as a receiver.

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Nov. 12, 2011 -- Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein ties a school record by rushing for five touchdowns during a 53-50 win over Texas A&M. The game lasted four overtimes, and Klein finished it with a 1-yard TD run.

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Nov. 12, 1991: MLB All-Star P Matt Strahm is born. Strahm pitched at Neosho County Community College in Chanute, Kan., before being drafted in the 21st round by the Kansas City Royals in 2012. He made his MLB debut with the @Royals in 2016.

Nov. 12, 1986 -- Kerry Meier, who starred at Pittsburg High and KU before playing in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons, is born. Meier was on the cover of Sports Illustrated and helped the Jayhawks win the Orange Bowl.

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