1961 Sun Bowl

Wichita was the champion of the Missouri Valley Conference for the fourth time in seven years.

Richie Ross recovered a fumble on the opening kickoff of the second half at the 22 yard line of the Shockers.

Sam Gruneisen kicked a 26-yard field goal to pile onto the lead for the Wildcats, who even knocked out the Shocker quarterback Alex Zyskowski for most of the second half.

[1] Wichita head coach Hank Foldberg left the Shockers for Texas A&M after the season.

Future National Football League head coach Bill Parcells played linebacker and recorded one kickoff return for 13 yards for Wichita.