Coach Allen first mentioned that he wanted a new basketball arena in the 1920's.
On the outside, Allen Fieldhouse looks like a rundown industrial building. On the inside, it's not much better.When it's empty, it has the charm of a bus station.But when it's full, wow ...There's no better place in America to watch a basketball game.Allen Fieldhouse, nestled in the heart of ...
Here's a look at 50 of the most memorable sporting moments in Allen Fieldhouse's storied history, in no particular order, as chosen by the Journal-World staff:1. Wilt Chamberlain scores 52 points in his college debut, an 87-69 victory over Northwestern on Dec. 3, 1956. Chamberlain converts 20 ...
We asked visitors to KUSports.com to rank the most memorable moments in Allen Fieldhouse's 50-year history, and they responded with 11,150 votes. Here are the results:1. Wilt Chamberlain scores 52 points in his college debut, an 87-69 victory over Northwestwern on Dec. 3, 1956.6% -- 691 votes2. ...
Did we forget any memorable fieldhouse memories? That's the question we asked, and vistors to KUSports.com answered. Here are just a few of the responses:"The MU game when Johnson missed a dunk and fell on his rear end." -- J.L Foster"Archie Marshall, fresh off his second knee surgery, is ...
Here are some comments about KU's tradition-rich Allen Fieldhouse, which celebrates its 50th birthday on March 2."This is the best building, definitely the best. The great thing about Kansas basketball in the fieldhouse is it's an event -- the songs are the same today as 20, 30 years ago. The ...
You know the drill: Some people are so desperate for season tickets for Kansas University basketball games that if they thought it would do any good they'd spend a year as nannies for the McCaughey septuplets in Iowa -- for free!KU hoops ducats are in the same class with Nebraska U. and Denver ...
There was exciting basketball and a whole lot more in Allen Fieldhouse on that dedicatory night of March 1, 1955.With underdog KU leading Kansas State, 44-33, after the first half in the sparkling, packed new arena, there was "The Story of Basketball," a 35-minute pageant honoring Phog Allen, ...