The Border War: No. 23 Missouri visits Kansas in latest rivalry game steeped in Civil War-era battle
- The rivalry between Missouri and Kansas dates back to 1891, with origins linked to the Civil War history.
- Kansas shared a historical image of John Brown, highlighting the rivalry's connections to Civil War tensions.
- Kansas Athletic Director Travis Goff posted a photo of Jayhawkers, who are viewed as freedom fighters in Kansas but as guerilla raiders in Missouri.
- Both teams recognize the rivalry's significance beyond sports, emphasizing its intensity and cultural importance.
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The Border War: No. 23 Missouri visits Kansas in latest rivalry game s
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Five days before Missouri and Kansas were to meet for the latest edition of the Border War, the Jayhawks’ athletic department posted on its official social media account a black-and-white image John Brown , championed by some as an ardent abolitionist and loathed by just as many for his bloody and militant tactics. Kansas athletic director Travis Goff soon doubled down on his personal account , posting an old picture of Jay…
The Border War: No. 23 Missouri visits Kansas in latest rivalry game steeped in Civil War-era battle
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Five days before Missouri and Kansas were to meet for the latest edition of the Border War, the Jayhawks' athletic department posted on its official social
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