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Monroe Fordham was a member of the Hornet track and field squad and played men’s basketball at the University from 1958-62. Originally from Orlando, Florida, he was an NAIA All-American high jumper in 1960 when he tied for third at the national meet with a leap of 6-8. The mark still ranks as the fourth best in ESU history and was the top mark by a Kansas collegiate athlete in 1960. He also claimed individual titles twice at the Missouri Valley AAU Championships, CIC Championships, Kansas Relays, Oklahoma State Relays, ESU Relays and once won the championship at the Texas Relays. A powerful rebounder and a two-time All-CIC selection in basketball, Fordham ranks sixth on the ESU all-time rebounding list with 682 caroms. He helped the Hornets to a CIC title in 1961 and NAIA National Tournament appearance. Fordham was a team captain of 1961-62 squad. In 1993, he was named an ESU Distinguished Alum.
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