Photo gallery: KU shrines

Some Kansas University fans wear their Jayhawk pride on their walls. Here’s a peek at a few of Lawrence’s best “KU rooms” plus photos other fans — from in town to out of state — sent us to show how they display their team spirit.

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Brenna of Omaha, Neb., in her KU-themed bedroom — with homemade pinata.

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Pat Sullivan's Jayhawk memorabilia fills his downstairs recreation room, bar and even a bathroom. He has memorabilia from a number of KU sports, and lots of tickets to help him remember big games.

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Pat Sullivan's “Allen Fieldhouse West: The Streak” wall mural lists KU v. Kansas State basketball scores back to 1984. It's on the wall of his downstairs bathroom, along with newspaper collages he's made for numerous KU basketball seasons.

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A detail of one wall in the basement of Pat Sullivan's west Lawrence home. This is only a sliver of the KU memorabilia he has on display.

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Beth and Marshall Kelley's Jayhawk-themed basement makes a good backdrop for game-watching (unless they're at Allen Fieldhouse) or family game nights. Almost every item comes with a memory, the Lawrence couple said.

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Marshall and Beth Kelley's KU room includes Marshall's KU letter jacket (he attended KU on a gymnastics scholarship) and a signed jersey Tyrel Reed wore at a charity scrimmage.

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Debbie Zabel and the family dog rest in their living room, just beyond “Chip Off the Old Hawk," which she and her husband Michael purchased at a charity auction after the 2003 Jayhawks on Parade project. Other items in Michael Zabel's KU memorabilia collection decorate his study and a basement recreation room.

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Michael Zabel's study is decorated with KU memorabilia, including framed photos of KU greats like Clyde Lovellette, Wilt Chamberlain and Dean Smith. The attached bathroom? All crimson and blue.

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Michael Zabel's Jayhawk memorabilia display features signed basketballs from every KU men’s team since 1995.

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Jayhawk memorabilia in Dan Barker's basement.

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Dillon Davis' stuffed Jayhawk collection numbers more than 30, with some more than 80 years old.

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The "Hawk Dome" in Joseph Nicoletti's basement, Topeka. Two rooms featuring KU memorabilia collected over more than 30 years. Highlights: A signed shirt from the 1988 national championship team, a large poster of Mario's Miracle, the KU bar and a 65-inch big screen TV to watch the games.

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The "Hawk Dome" in Joseph Nicoletti's basement, Topeka. Two rooms featuring KU memorabilia collected over more than 30 years. Highlights: A signed shirt from the 1988 national championship team, a large poster of Mario's Miracle, the KU bar and a 65-inch big screen TV to watch the games.

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The "Hawk Dome" in Joseph Nicoletti's basement, Topeka. Two rooms featuring KU memorabilia collected over more than 30 years. Highlights: A signed shirt from the 1988 national championship team, a large poster of Mario's Miracle, the KU bar and a 65-inch big screen TV to watch the games.

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Deanna Ozment's shrine to KU in her office/spare bedroom. Highlights: Roy signed the poster, and the basketball was signed in 2004 by the future champs of 2008. "I will bleed red and blue till I die!," she writes. "ROCK CHALK."

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Eudora High School alum Michael Proctor sent this photo of his children at his home in DuQuoin, Ill. "Gettin' Excited about Jayhawk Basketball from Southern Illinois! ... Rock Chalk Jayhawks from Hannah, Elijah and Samuel Proctor."

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Dawson, 9, may live in Manhattan, but that doesn't stop him from flying his KU colors, which his mother Kimberly Richardson displays on her cubicle wall. Dawson draws a picture before every KU basketball game.

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Dawson, 9, may live in Manhattan, but that doesn't stop him from flying his KU colors, which his mother Kimberly Richardson displays on her cubicle wall. Dawson draws a picture before every KU basketball game.

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Diane Severin always wanted a Jayhawk basement but moved after college to Scottsdale, Ariz., where basements are rare. When she bought her first house, Severin made this Jayhawk spare bedroom instead. Highlights: Framed pictures of all the KU basketball coaches, key players, a piece of signed court, paintings of campus and newspapers of all of our championships. "It is my favorite room in the house!" she says.

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Diane Severin always wanted a Jayhawk basement but moved after college to Scottsdale, Ariz., where basements are rare. When she bought her first house, Severin made this Jayhawk spare bedroom instead. Highlights: Framed pictures of all the KU basketball coaches, key players, a piece of signed court, paintings of campus and newspapers of all of our championships. "It is my favorite room in the house!" she says.

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Diane Severin always wanted a Jayhawk basement but moved after college to Scottsdale, Ariz., where basements are rare. When she bought her first house, Severin made this Jayhawk spare bedroom instead. Highlights: Framed pictures of all the KU basketball coaches, key players, a piece of signed court, paintings of campus and newspapers of all of our championships. "It is my favorite room in the house!" she says.

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A panorama of Jared Wilson's KU memorabilia. Highlights: Real helmet signed by Todd Reesing, newspaper handed out right after KU won the championship ("not the one from the morning after"), team card set surrounding the Danny Manning championship Sports Illustrated cover.

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The "Jayhawk Shrine" in Jaclyn Stanley's classroom.

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The "Jayhawk Shrine" in Jaclyn Stanley's classroom.

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Jayhawk pride from Colorado: A.J. Cleland's license plate.