Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works. But it was a team that hung together. John Yeros, The friendships and bonds forged have been a very important of all our lives. They reached the Final Four in 2013 and finished the 2013-14 regular season with a perfect 31-0 record. WSU players spent the night in Logan Valley Conference. A: The Black plane followed the original flight plan, north toward Laramie, Wyo., to gain altitude before crossing the Rockies. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. [2][3] They played their home games at Cessna Stadium and were members of the Missouri Valley Conference until the program was discontinued. Join our linker program. I feel badly that it happened, of course. Please consider supporting our work. The team compiled a 09 record (04 against conference opponents), finished last out of five teams in the MVC, and was outscored by a total of 381 to 99. Joyce Series No: FBC613 Holdings: Box 1 (FBC613-1) Abilene Christian (Abilene Christian University - Abilene TX) 17 Sep 1960 vs East Texas State - 15 Oct 1960 vs Howard Payne - 29 Oct 1960 vs Mississippi Southern 30 Sep 1961 vs Lamar Tech 3 Nov 1962 vs Arlington State 26 Oct 1963 vs Trinity Looking back on it, we probably expected the coaches to do way too much, Rhatigan said. So I went out back and here was this big plane flying up the canyon really low. On Saturday, Nov. 14, 1970, a plane carrying members of the Marshall University Thundering Herd football team and coaching staff crashed in West Virginia killing all 75 people on board and plunging the university and community into grief. At Wichita State, our students are the engine of innovation, with a collaborative infrastructure that helps develop new ideas, and get new projects and businesses off the ground. Wichita State was playing its first game since head coach Ben Wilson, athletic director Bert Katzenmeyer, 14 players and 15 other people died in a plane crash on Oct. 2, 1970 en route to a game at Utah State. [2], 1970 NCAA University Division football season, 1970 Missouri Valley Conference football standings, Wichita State University football team plane crash. As a former starter, he asked to move to sit with his friends. The visiting Shockers fumbled the football an incredible 17 times, with the Seminoles recovering 10 times. A plane was made available by Governor Docking to take university officials and family Bert Katzenmeyer, 52, Wichita, athletic director, Marian Katzenmeyer, 52, Wichita, wife of athletic director, Marty Harrison, 19, Argonia, team manager, Carl Fahrbach, 50, Wichita, dean of admissions, Floyd Farmer, 35, Wichita, ticket manager, Ray Coleman, 45, Wichita, chairman of Shocker Club, Maxine Coleman, 43, Wichita, wife of chairman, John Grooms, 42, Wichita, won membership drive, Etta Mae Grooms, 38, Wichita, won membership drive, Yvonne King, 41, Hesston, wife of state representative. Bob Seaman took over as head coach after the crash. On December 25, 1905, Fairmount played a game against the Washburn Ichabods using a set of experimental rules. Looking back on it, while we were admiring the strength of the character of the players who carried on, we did not see the pain underneath.. Judy Dunn, 39, Oklahoma City, flight attendant, Judy Lane, 28, Oklahoma City, flight attendant, Oct. 31: Cincinnati 35, WSU 5 (moved from Oct. 17), Leading passer: Rick Baehr, 43 of 121, 514 yards, Leading receiver: Bill Moore, 12 for 175 yards, Honorable mention All-Missouri Valley Conference: C Kelly Cook, RB Don Gilley, DT Don Pankratz, LB George Whitfield, LB Bruce Gerleman. This week, we take a look back at Arkansas' game against Wichita State in 1970. The Shockers only points were scored in the first quarter on a 14-yard touchdown pass from Tom Owen to Eddie Plopa. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The NCAA 1970-71 Men, 1958-59 Men, 2008-09 Women, 1975-76 Men, 1995-96 . Q: Did the crash contribute to Wichita State dropping football after the 1986 season? Classes were cancelled Monday, October 5, and a memorial Twenty-nine died at the scene. Prior to the game, a 15-minute ceremony featuring astronaut John Swigert was held to commemorate the team's return to Cessna Stadium for its first game since the crash. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Summarize this article for a 10 years old. Many of us are familiar with the Marshall University story from the 2006 movie We Are Marshall.. On Friday, October 2, 1970, Wichita State traveled to Logan, Utah, in two chartered planes, designated as "Gold" and "Black" according to the school colors, for a game against Utah State. A: The Gold plane carried the starters, coach Ben Wilson and athletic director Bert Katzenmeyer. [10] The game was canceled, and the Utah State football team held a memorial service at the stadium where the game was to have been played. To read last week's Throwback Thursday on the previous nine times Arkansas and Texas A&M played when both were ranked, click here. Physical Details: 5 x 7 inches . But, the DC-6 was damaged so the aviation company opted to use two Martin 4-0-4 aircraft. The main thing is that people take a few minutes to remember. www.kansas.com/sports/college/wichita-state/, Those left behind mourned and built new lives, A beautiful fall day then an ominous sound, Pilot steadfast in denying fault: Someone needed to be blamed, The years drive a wedge between survivors linked by tragedy, 1970 healing process began on a Saturday night in Little Rock, Former Utah State player still feels linked to Shockers, Former WSU player Rick Stephens rides to remember friends who died, Photos: Crash survivor and friends honor victims in Colorado, Bob Lutz: Bob Seaman kept Shocker football going in the wake of 1970s tragic plane crash, Payton Tolle delivers one of the best two-way games in Wichita State baseball history, About that bloody fetus picture you found on your car . Without football, the Shockers' basketball program has become a powerhouse. Few times has a home crowd openly cheered for the visitors. Radio voice Gus Grebe was supposed to ride on the Gold plane, but was late arriving and flew on the Black plane. There was talk over the summer about reviving the football program. Matthew McConaughey stars as new head football coach Jack Lengyel who was brought in to rebuild the team. line. Bill Cosby, Kate Smith, Lou Rawls and Marilyn Maye performed and Ohio State coach Woody Hayes read a statement from president Richard Nixon. Dubbed the "Second Season," Wichita State took 46 players 39 of them freshmen and sophomores to Little Rock to face No. A plane carrying the Wichita State University football team had crashed. Tolley was Marshall's head football coach when the team's plane crashed in 1970 killing all 75 people aboard. The team compiled a 0-9 record , finished last out of five teams in the MVC, and was outscored by a total of 381 to 99. Understanding the 1970 Wichita State football plane crash Two planes carrying Wichita State University football players, coaches, administrators and fans refueled on Oct. 2, 1970, in. Could have been on Rusty Featherstone's list. Of the 31 people killed, 14 were Wichita State football players. Join our linker program. This is a weekly feature at Hawgs247. 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Conrad Downing, Sports Information Director, Dale Mullen, Wichita Beacon sports writer, Bob Seaman, Coaching Staff - Offensive Coordinator. The crash claimed the lives of 31 members of the Wichita State University football team. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [12], On December 2, 1986, Wichita State President Warren Armstrong announced that the university would no longer sponsor football due to the financial strain the program placed on the university. really had to, essentially, trust myself. teacher and coach at Robinson Middle School, he died in 2010 from pancreatic cancer. (AP Photo/Henry Griffin)AP. Kostal, Dave Lewis, Keith Morrison, Bob Renner, Rick Stephens and co-pilot Ronald [9], On November 14, Wichita lost to Memphis State by a 516 score. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on . College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. A memorial to Wichita State University football player John Taylor lies among the remains of the tragic plane clash Oct. 2, 1970, near the Loveland Ski Area that killed 31 people. '70 at 9 a.m. each October 2. The first game following the air tragedy was Saturday, October [1] The team played its home games at Cessna Stadium in Wichita, Kansas. This article uses material from the Wikipedia article 1970 Wichita State Shockers football team, and is written by contributors. Pennsylvania had a connection to the Marshall tragedy No. A: Nine days after the crash, the players voted 76-1 to start what became known as the Second Season. The players said returning to practice gave them a sense of comfort and allowed them to honor their teammates. Coach Bob Seaman Wichita States offensive coordinator took over as coach, a job he held until 1973, when athletic director Ted Bredehoft fired him. 10/04/1970: Wichita, KS: Southeast: 6'5" 240: 99: Alonzo Spellman: DE: 9/27/1971: Mt. medical attention for their injuries. In one of the worst tragedies of college sports history, a plane carrying WSU football players, athletic staff members and team boosters crashed at approximately 3 p.m. on a mountain near Silver Plume, Colorado while en route to Logan, Utah for a game with Utah State University. [1] The team played its home games at Cessna Stadium in Wichita, Kansas. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Six years later, the Shockers dropped their football program and have not played since. However, the American has 11 football-playing schools, as Navy is an associate member for football only. We know you hear with us the thrill and excitement of the game. AP. A: On Nov. 14, 1970, a plane carrying Marshall's football team back crashed near the airport in Huntington, W.V., killing 75 people. The 1970 Wichita State University plane crash. The Wichita State Shockers football team was the college football program of Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. [17], In 2006, Wichita Mayor Carlos Mayans proposed to use public funds to restart the football program at Wichita State. The team's statistical leaders included Rick Baehr with 513 passing yards, Don Gilley with 290 rushing yards and 12 points scored, Bill Moore with 175 receiving yards. Texas A&M Sports Information. Its just something you live with all the time. players, athletic staff members and team boosters crashed at approximately 3 p.m. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 9 in the country, Wichita lost by a 620 score. The National Transportation Safety Board issued this executive summary, The Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was the intentional operation of the aircraft over a mountain valley route at an altitude from which the aircraft could neither climb over the obstructing terrain ahead, nor execute a successful course reversal. 1 Houston, How Wichita State basketball coach Billy Kennedy hasnt let Parkinsons slow him down, While others shy away, Wichita States Craig Porter sees opportunity in the mid-range, Who I do it for: WSUs Jaron Pierre puts on a show for family in New Orleans homecoming. Another 14 were university staff members and football boosters. Wichita State University 2023. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 1970 Wichita State Shockers football team, 1970 NCAA University Division football season, 1970 Missouri Valley Conference football standings, Wichita State University football team plane crash. List of Wichita . (AP Photo/Chris Schneider) That meant the Arkansas game was the beginning of what the Shockers were calling their "Second Season," in which they obtained special permission from the NCAA and Missouri Valley Conference to play freshmen, who were ineligible for varsity play back then. The brief ceremony honors WSU football players, administrators Do you have a sports website? I think about them all the time. Bruce Gerleman, I have just felt bad about those other kids dying and me living. [18][19], In 2012, an attempt was made to begin a club-level football team at Wichita State with hopes of eventually reviving the football program, though no official endorsement was given by the university.[20]. KPTS will show its 2009 documentary Black & Gold: Remembering the WSU Plane Crash at 8 p.m. Friday. Fairmount defeated Wichita High School, now known as Wichita East, by a score of 124 in the only game played that year. . We were even joking about being so close to the ground, saying things like, Look, you can see the rabbits down there. Wichita State player Glenn Kostal, When we climbed out of the plane, I could tell with one quick look that I was in about the best condition. In one of the worst tragedies of college sports history, a plane carrying WSU football Withers, according to the story, hooked up with junior defensive end Pete Naputano, who also stayed behind while nursing a biceps injury. [36] At the end of the season, a nationally televised fundraising program hosted by Monty Hall was aired to raise money for the victims of the two crashes. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Wichita Falls Coyotes State Champions: 1941 1949 1950 1958 1961 1969 1961 Schedule Record: 10-0-0 Head Coach: Joe Golding Vs Common Opponents (See All) Click on teams to see side-by-side scores. Bill Husted, an Arkansas Democrat journalist at the game, observed several scenes in his front-page story. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? They fielded a football team every year from 1895-1942 and 1944-1986. The "Gold" plane, a Martin 404, carried 36 passengers and a crew of four. school at this time. The 1970 matchup was the most lopsided of a lopsided series, as Arkansas cruised to a 62-0 win. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:03AM. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Instead of hanging around campus, the two traveled to Naputano's hometown of Altoona, Pa., with Withers making a detour to visit his maternal grandparents who lived in nearby Johnstown.. All 75 on board were killed. Q: How can I learn more about the plane crash? In addition to the 14 players killed, eight other players survived the crash with varying degrees of injury: On the scheduled game day, the team held a memorial service at Romney Stadium in Logan and placed a wreath on the 50-yard line. Survivors of the crash were players Mike Bruce, John Hoheisel, Randy Jackson, Glenn The site is accessible after a short hike and friends and family members still visit. The team's statistical leaders included Rick Baehr with 513 passing yards, Don Gilley with 290 rushing yards and 12 points scored, Bill Moore with 175 receiving yards.[2]. And it was dedicated to all those guys who didnt make it.. [34] Classes at Wichita State were canceled for Monday, October 5, and a memorial service was held that evening at the school's Cessna Stadium. The stories of the people affected by the crash and its aftermath serve as a tribute to all - teammates, friends and family. It was - and still is - the largest shutout victory for Arkansas since 1947. A: The Wichita Eagle archives many stories and pictures from its coverage at www.kansas.com/sports/college/wichita-state/. Its almost like another memorial to them, with all of that still up there, teammate Ed Plopa said. The experiment was considered a failure. Register for free to see them all, or buy a printed copy of yearbooks from West High School from Wichita, Kansas today. On October 2, 1970, airplane carrying Wichita State University football team crashed in Colorado Rocky Mountains killing 31 team members, supporters, coaches and airline personnel. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. I Head coach Ben Wilson, 14 players, and 16 others died on October 2 in the Wichita State University football team plane crash. On April 15, 2020, it was announced that the Kansas Board of Regents had given Wichita State University permission to demolish Cessna Stadium, the former home of the school's football team. had no objection of using freshman in the remaining games; neither did the Missouri This is an opportunity to put the events in the publics mind, Stephens said in 2014. With permission from the NCAA, the Shockers played seven freshmen in their starting lineup. Members of the 1970 Wichita State and Arkansas teams will have a reunion at War Memorial Stadium this weekend for the Alcorn State game. Date Original: Circa 1970. Text is available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 International License; additional terms may apply. Player Randy Kiesau flew from Wichita to Denver on the Black plane, then changed to the Gold plane. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). FILE - In this Oct. 3, 1970, file photo, a charred Wichita State University football helmet is shown amid the wreckage of a plane that crashed in Silver Plume, Colo. Six weeks later, on Nov. 14, 1970, a plane carrying members of the Marshall football team crashed. Sure enough, Arkansas led 14-0 just three minutes in and head coach Frank Broyles quickly got his reserves into the game. The stadium is still used by the schools track and field, soccer, and lacrosse programs. Hugh McElroy, who that week became the . [8], On November 7, the Shockers showed marked improvement in a 2112 loss to Tulsa. Significant factors were the overloaded condition of the aircraft, the virtual absence of flight planning for the chosen route of flight from Denver to Logan, a lack of understanding on the part of the crew of the performance capabilities and limitations of the aircraft, and the lack of operational management to monitor and appropriately control the actions of the flight crew., Federal investigators take readings from the instrument panel of the DC-9 jet that crashed in Kenova, West Virginia, Nov. 15, 1970, killing all 75 occupants, including the Marshall University football team. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Naputano was one of four players who led the team onto the field in the spring of 1971 the others were Felix Jordan, Ed Carter and Nate Ruffin. The Shockers started seven freshmen and 10 sophomores and scored five points on a 37-yard field goal by John Potts and a safety when Cincinnati quarterback Bill Carter was tackled in the end zone. The 1970 Wichita Shockers football team was an American football team that represented Wichita State University as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference during the 1970 NCAA University Division football season. The Shockers voted 76-1 to continue the season against Arkansas in Little Rock. The Shockers played in three bowl games and had an 03 record. Understanding the 1970 Wichita State football plane crash. This years is scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday. [37], After the crash, the team's scheduled games against Utah State and Southern Illinois were cancelled. Trainer Tom Reeves and athlete John Taylor died later in hospitals after suffering burns. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Or write about sports? "[7] The Los Angeles Times reported that there was much kicking and that the game was considered much safer than regular play, but that the new rule was not "conducive to the sport."[8]. On October 2, 1970, a plane crashed that was carrying about half of the football team on their way to play a game against Utah State University. All Rights Reserved. Skipper. (AP Photo)AP. Wichita State has won fourteen conference titles. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. [40], On October 24, 1970, the team played the first game after the crash. It wasnt a great team to begin with. Not a subscriber yet? Full Wichita State Shockers roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. The Thomas A. Reeves Memorial Scholarship honors the Wichita State trainer who died in the crash. A longtime P.E. The 1970 Wichita Shockers football team was an American football team that represented Wichita State University as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference during the 1970 NCAA University Division football season. [41], On October 31, the Shockers lost by at 355 score to Cincinnati before a homecoming crowd of 27,210. of the survivors to Denver. Once there, the senior parked his car and . A fictional version of the program is shown in the Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso.
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