News Ex-KU captain dies By Staff Mar 30, 2001 John Buescher, captain of the 1942-43 Kansas University men’s basketball team that won the Big Six Conference title with a 10-0 record, died Wednesday in Midland, Mich. Mr. Buescher, a native of Beardstown, Ill., was 80. PREV POST X-rays show Dreher didn't break wrist NEXT POST 1224Ex-KU captain dies Show/Post Comments RELATED ARTICLES Photo Gallery: Jayhawks lose to the Wildcats 81-73 How NFL Bye Weeks Work: A Complete Guide Preview: KU prepares for Illinois