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Title: Maurice E King II Size: 44'' X 33'' Medium: Acrylic on canvas Collection of: Maurice E King III Maurice King II was one of the first high-impact black players at KU from 1954-1958. King was the first black basketball player to letter and travel with the Jayhawks. He also played professionally with the Boston Celtics, Kansas City Steers, St. Louis Hawks and Chicago Zephyrs before and after two years of Army service. See links below regarding Maurice King... Maurice King Remembers Former player finds many successes despite rampant racism Maurice King quotes from the book 'Wilt: Larger Than Life' When you arrive at this page do a search for Maurice King to view the links to his quotes. Click here to see this painting at different stages of completion Contact the artist Back to Home Page |
Photo below: KU team (I believe 1957) Maurice King II (back row - number eight). March 23, 2007 was the 50th anniversary of the Triple Overtime NCAA National Championship Game between Kansas and North Carolina. In the end it was a one-point game with North Carolina scoring 54, and Kansas 53. King was a pivotal player in keeping the score so tight and making North Carolina sweat it out into a third overtime.  Photo below: Maurice King receiving a watch after the game  Click here for more photos of the 1957 KU team |