The 1950 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the

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in the Big Seven Conference during the

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. In their third season under head coach Jules V. Sikes, the Jayhawks compiled a 6–4 record (3–3 against conference opponents), finished fourth in the Big Seven Conference, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 284 to 188. They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in

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. The team's statistical leaders included Wade Stinson with 1,129 rushing yards (the program's first 1,000-yard rusher) and 84 points scored, and Chet Strehlow with 651 passing yards.2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, p. 131.

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and Mike McCormack were the team captains.2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, p. 183. Other notable members of the team included George Mrkonic.

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