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Jayhawks to seek new voice
Whoever takes over for Max Falkenstien as the next “Voice of the Jayhawks” better know one thing, Jim Marchiony says.
Bank lauds radio icon
Surrounded by applauding co-workers, Cathy Brittain inched her way up alongside Max Falkenstien, poked out her shoulder and opened a Jayhawk blue permanent marker.
Max moving on
Tonight is legendary announcer's home finale
It doesn’t matter if he’s broadcasting in Big 12 arenas on the road or in his favorite basketball palace of all, Allen Fieldhouse.
Commentator celebrated by bank colleagues
Max Falkenstien isn’t retiring from his day job, but his colleagues applauded him just the same Tuesday morning during a ceremony at Douglas County Bank.
KU’s plans to replace Falkenstien still in limbo
Play-by-play announcer, former player candidates to fill color commentator
Kansas University officials have asked veteran announcer Max Falkenstien to scale back his retirement plans. “We hope that Max will continue to be part of the broadcasts, particularly home games,” said Jim Marchiony, associate athletic director in charge of external affairs. “We’ve talked to him about it and we’ll talk some more,” Marchiony said.
To the Max
After decades on air, retirement will leave big void for KU fans
A few seconds after he’d worked his way past security and into the Jayhawks’ dressing room, veteran broadcaster Max Falkenstien fielded a warm, friendly - but unexpected - greeting. “Hey, Max, how’re you doing?”
6Sports video: Max preparing to sign off
It’s the eve of the biggest game of the season for the men’s basketball team as the Jayhawks get ready for Kentucky. It’s undoubtedly a huge opportunity for the young team, but there’s a certain Jayhawk who’s called the plays each time the schools have met for the last 60 years.
KU’s plans to replace Falkenstien still in limbo
Play-by-play announcer, former player candidates to fill color commentator
Kansas University officials have asked veteran announcer Max Falkenstien to scale back his retirement plans. “We hope that Max will continue to be part of the broadcasts, particularly home games,” said Jim Marchiony, associate athletic director in charge of external affairs.
Max preparing to sign off
It’s the eve of the biggest game of the season for the men’s basketball team as the Jayhawks get ready for Kentucky. It’s undoubtedly a huge opportunity for the young team, but there’s a certain Jayhawk who’s called the plays each time the schools have met for the last 60 years.
Falkenstien hopes he’s back in booth for KSU game
Kansas University broadcasting legend Max Falkenstien, who Thursday checked out of Lawrence Memorial Hospital, hopes to be back in the booth this football season.
Falkenstien hopes he’s back in booth for KSU game
Kansas University broadcasting legend Max Falkenstien, who Thursday checked out of Lawrence Memorial Hospital, hopes to be back in the booth this football season.
Falkenstien out at least four weeks
Mangino denies Internet rumor of player's transfer
Max Falkenstien will have a rare Saturday off when Kansas University’s football team plays Appalachian State as the legendary broadcaster recovers from emergency intestinal surgery performed Wednesday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Falkenstien out at least four weeks
Mangino denies Internet rumor of player's transfer
Max Falkenstien will have a rare Saturday off when Kansas University’s football team plays Appalachian State as the legendary broadcaster recovers from emergency intestinal surgery performed Wednesday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
KU radio commentator will be sidelined four-to-six weeks
Max Falkenstien underwent emergency surgery on Wednesday
Legendary Kansas University broadcaster Max Falkenstien underwent emergency intestinal surgery at Lawrence Memorial Hospital Wednesday morning. “I underwent emergency surgery Wednesday for an intestinal blockage,” Falkenstien said in a statement released by the university. “Malignancies were removed but my physicians and I are optimistic for a full recovery. I anticipate a four-to-six week recovery period after which I hope to return to the broadcast booth.”
Broadcaster Falkenstien hospitalized after surgery
Kansas University broadcaster Max Falkenstien had intestinal surgery Wednesday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
