John Hadl, who had a generational impact on Kansas Football before going to the NFL, dies at 82.
During Hadl's junior and senior years, the Jayhawks were ranked in the top 20. He led the team to the program's first bowl victory his last season.
“John Hadl had a generational impact on Kansas Football, the University of Kansas and the Lawrence community," athletics director Travis Goff said in a statement."He was a once-in-a-lifetime Jayhawk student-athlete, a coach and mentor, a prolific fundraiser ... and the ultimate ambassador for KU. In short, our University and athletic program has been transformed by John and his legacy will forever be cemented. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with Diana and the Hadl family.
Hadl was inducted to the College Football Hall Fame in 1994 and went on to have a 16-year professional career, most notably as the San Diego Chargers quarterback. He was selected 10th overall in 1962 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions but played for the AFL's Chargers. He led the NFL in completions and passing yards and touchdowns in 1971.After retiring, Hadl served as an assistant head coach and offensive coordinator for the Jayhawks. He also coached in the NFL and USFL in the 1980s.
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