This statue of Coach Forrest “Phog” Allen greets KU fans.
The words of Dr. James Naismith’s rules of basketball adorn this facade.
Like Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, KU puts the Jayhawk on just about everything.
Some of the details about what went into construction Allen Fieldhouse 70-plus years ago.
A wide look at the Booth Family Hall of Athletics on the ground level of Allen Fieldhouse.
A look at one of the showcases in the Booth Family Hall of Athletics.
KU’s Athletic Hall of Fame resides in the Booth Family Hall of Athletics.
Who was Dr. James Naismith, this brief bio sums it up.
Olympic thrown Al Oerter was an All-American thrower at KU.
Some of the basketball hardware is found in this showcase.
Legendary North Carolina coach Dean Smith was both a player and assistant coach at KU.
The original “Pay Heed” banner from 1988 resides in the Booth Hall of Athletics.
Pillars highlighting notable KU alums are found throughout the Booth Family Hall of Athletics.
The original 1955 center court is on display.
One of the earlier Jayhawks’ mascot costumes is on display.
Unsurprisingly, Wilt Chamberlain is in the KU Hall of Fame. He played in Allen Fieldhouse when it opened.
The words of Wilt.
Chamberlain displays are prevalent.
Facts about Wilt.
More facts about Wilt.
His visage is also foundin the Legends Concourse.
KU HoFer Larry Brown coached KU to the 1988 NCAA Championship.
The words of Coach Brown.
Danny Manning is in the KU Hall of Fame.
Some of Manning’s memorabilia.
Manny was in attendance at the game we attended … as a Colorado assistant coach.
The view down the Legends Concourse.
Lynette Woodard is among the KU legends profiled in the concourse.
As is Paul Pierce.
And Clyde Lovellette.
A look at the KU mascot logos through the years.
Here was the first back in 1912.
Jerry peers under the museum glass at Dr. Naismith’s original rules of basketball.
A look at Dr. Naismith’s original rules.
Near the rules is this wall commemorating Dr. Naismith.
And this one commemorating Phog Allen.
The words of current KU coach Bill Self.
A tunnel lead to the floor in the four corners of Allen Fieldhouse.
Here’s another.
And another.
The final tunnel was crowded with fans waiting for the Jayhawks to emerge from their lockerroom at right.
Hanging in the cathedral of college basketball.
One of the corners of Allen Fieldhouse.
There is plenty in the rafters of this old barn.
Another corner of Allen Fieldhouse.
More banners hanging from the rafters.
A final glimpse of the floor area.
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The concourse at Allen Fieldhouse.
The Legends Concourse.
Entering my section at the Phog.
KU fans singing the alma mater.
The Rock Chalk Jayhawk chant.
Some pre-game cheers at KU.
The Jayhawks enter the Phog.
The hype video and intros.
KU student shenanigans.
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My father and I reflect on our visit to Phog Allen Fieldhouse.
Fun Facts
Traveling Party – Doug and his father, Jerry
Last Time Visited – This was our first visits to Lawrence, KS. In fact, neither of us had been to the state of Kansas before
Anniversary Year – Phog Allen Fieldhouse was opened in 1955, that makes this the 70th anniversary of what is the self-proclaimed as the “Cathedral of College Basketball.”
Running List of States Traveled To/Through – Alabama, California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, & West Virginia
Running List of Countries Traveled To/Through – Canada (Ontario & Quebec), England, Scotland, United States, & Wales
Distance Traveled – 88 additional miles roundtrip from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (Event 12)
Cumulative Distance Traveled After 13 Events – 23,616 miles
Up Next: A weeklong Hoosier Hoops Hysteria experience. A visit to Indiana – where basketball is king – for visits to high school tournament, small college, major college, and NBA games.
