Inducted 1954
Date of Birth
3/29/1906
Birthplace
Marion Junction, SD
Schools
University of Kansas (1929-1930)
Wichita State University (1927-1927)
Bio
The "Wichita Whiz," James Bausch was a world-class athlete who was the decathlon champion at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games and the winner of that year's Sullivan award. Bausch transferred from Wichita State to Kansas, angering Wheatshocker fans and officials, who accused the Jayhawks of tampering. After a 4-4 season in 1929 the 200-pound half back led Kansas to its first Big Six championship in 1930. Against Kansas State he returned the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown and added a 60-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter in a 14-0 victory. At the season's end, Bausch became the first Kansas player to appear in the East-West All Star Game in San Francisco. As a track athlete, he won Big Six titles in the shot put, javelin, and pole vault. His Olympic javelin throw of 203 feet 3 1/2 inches clinched the gold medal in the decathlon.
Stats
Height 6'1
Weight 200
Career Highlights
- 1930 All-Conference
- 1929 All-Conference
Class of 1954
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