Jerome Carroll was a two-sport standout from 1931-35, competing in basketball and track & field.  While winning four letters in basketball, he was named to the all-conference team each year.  In the three seasons following his freshman year, he led the conference in scoring and was a first-team all-conference pick.  His final two seasons he was named to the all-state team and was selected the captain of the team both years.  He also captained the all-conference teams those two seasons.  His career scoring record of 896 points stood for 21 years before being broken in 1956.   He also was a standout on the Emporia State University team in 1933-34 that had a 17-1 record.  He lettered two years in track & field and competed in the hurdles.