Jack Mancos (1979) - Hall of Fame - Kent State Golden Flashes

Jack Mancos

Induction:
1979
Class:
1953

Graduated from KSU (B.S. Ed., 1953) . . . Born March 7, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio . . . From John Adams High School in Cleveland . . . Nicknamed "Wahoo" by his teammates . . . Considered one of the greatest and the most versatile backs to ever play football at KSU . . . Still ranks among statistical leaders in rushing, receiving and kicking . . . Five touchdowns against Western Michigan Sept. 22, 1951, remains a school record . . . Three touchdown catches in the same game also record . . . His 76-yard punt against Morris Harvey Oct. 20, 1951 is third longest in KSU history . . . Lettered three times in football . . . Also played baseball.