Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in Wichita burglarized

? Wichita police say thieves who broke into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame stole a replica of the America’s Cup trophy.

The hall’s executive director, Ted Hayes, tells KFDI that the theft occurred sometime between 6:30 p.m. Sunday and 5:30 a.m. Monday.

The America’s Cup replica, which was donated by Wichita businessman Bill Koch, is worth an estimated $50,000. Other sports memorabilia, including two footballs signed by Kansas All-American and NFL great Gayle Sayers, were also stolen.

The value of the thefts was estimated at $52,700.

The hall is located in the Wichita Boathouse on the Arkansas River in downtown Wichita.