Max Falkenstien, a native of Lawrence, Kan., laughs as he is introduced during the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame induction Saturday, June 9, 2001, in Abilene, Kan. Falkenstien was a broadcaster for the Kansas basketball and football programs for more than 50 years. Also inducted were Jeff Farrel, left, and Linwood Sexton, center.

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Celebration of life for Max Falkenstien slated for Aug. 24 at KU's Lied Center

The family of Max Falkenstien, in conjunction with Kansas Athletics, will host a celebration of life for the late KU broadcaster at 2 p.m. on Aug. 24 at the Lied Center on KU's west campus. By Matt Tait

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• August 1, 2019 9:03 p.m.

Former KU broadcaster Max Falkenstien dies at 95

Max Falkenstien, whose enthusiastic voice was a key part of the soundtrack of Kansas basketball and KU football for decades, died Monday afternoon. He was 95. By Matt Tait

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• July 29, 2019 7:56 p.m.