Kansas University players, from left, Maurice King, Gene Elstun, Wilt Chamberlain, John Parker and Ron Loneski stand at attention during the playing of the National Anthem prior to the NCAA National Championship game. The game was played in Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo., on March 23, 1957.
Kansas University players stand dejected following the 1957 National Championship game, which they lost 54-53 in triple overtime to North Carolina.
North Carolina fans snip at the nets in Municipal Auditorium following UNC's 54-53 triple overtime win over Kansas University.
A team photo of the 1956-57 Kansas University squad.
Kansas University sophomore Wilt Chamberlain, second from left, is among a cast of Jayhawks accepting the Big Seven Championship trophy in March of 1957.
A Kansas University player fights for a rebound between North Carolina's Pete Brennan (35) and Bob Cunningham during the National Championship game.
Kansas University senior Maurice King stretches for a ball headed out of bounds late in the 1957 National Championship game.
Kansas University senior Maurice King accepts a wrist watch as a award following the Jayhawks' 54-53 defeat in the 1957 National Championship game.
Kansas University men's basketball coach Dick Harp, speaking in center, meets with the media following his team's 54-53 loss in the 1957 National Championship game.
North Carolina's Lennie Rosenbluth hoists a shot over Kansas University senior Maurice King during the 1957 National Championship game in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas University sophomore Wilt Chamberlain (13) struggles to draw a rebound away from a crowd of players during the 1957 National Championship game.
North Carolina players and coaches pose following their 54-53 triple overtime win over Kansas University in the 1957 National Championship game.
Kansas University sophomore Wilt Chamberlain skies for a rebound in traffic during the 1957 National Championship game.
Kansas University fans leave in a caravan down N. 2nd Street for the National Championship game between KU and North Carolina in Kansas City, Mo., on March 23, 1957.
The Kansas University bench erupts in celebration during a game earlier in March of 1957.
Kansas University players and coaches pose for a quick photo before boarding a flight to Dallas for its regional contest with SMU during the 1957 NCAA Tournament.
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