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JoJo White dead of cancer @71
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Another chapter of KU hoops has closed forever, left only to be held bright in memory for us and our children and theirs.
Farewell, JoJo.
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Riverhawk wrote: A classy man, and smooth as silk on the court. If there would ever be a Mount Rushmore of KU basketball, JoJo would have to be included. And that '66 team that lost to Texas Western may have been the best KU squad ever. I still don't believe he stepped out of bounds on that shot, and yes, I've seen the pictures. His heel is ABOVE the line and the ref is looking head high, not at his feet. Anyway, when I had the distinct pleasure of meeting him at the Phog a few years ago, his eyes flashed as he told me, " I did NOT step on the line!" I don't care what history says. I believe my boyhood idol.
RIP JoJo.
I have read elsewhere with the news of his passing that JoJo had at one time possessed a video of the UTEP game that showed he did not step on the line. Would love to have a look at that if it still exists. >sigh<
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The flock sings a sorrowful song tonight.
Soar yet again in the heavens, JoJo, and thank you for the memories! (KU and the Celtics)
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1936 inscription on the portrait of Dr. Naismith, displayed above Phog Allen's office desk at KU.
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