Undated photo of George Genung. Tucson Citizen file photo

 Tucson Citizen file photo

As a senior at Tucson High in 1940, Genung’s Badgers lost the state championship game to small Duncan High at Bear Down Gym. After the game, in tears, Genung cried until he was comforted by Marion McKale , daughter of UA legend Pop McKale. “I never thought the pain would go away,” Genung said. 

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