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Kansas legend Clyde Lovellette dies at 86

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Kansas Jayhawks legend Clyde Lovellette has died at 86.

The leader of the Jayhawks' 1952 national title team died Wednesday in his home in North Manchester, Ind., his daughter Cindy confirmed to KUsports.com. He had been battling cancer.

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The two-time All-American center still ranks No. 4 on KU's all-time leading scorers list, with 1,979 points. He ranks No. 10 with 813 rebounds. He also became the first player in NCAA history to lead the nation in scoring (28.