Henry Ashley , the umpire , was the captain of the Kansas City YMCA team which played KU in its first ever varsity game in 1899 .
William Hamilton , the referee , became KU 's head coach a few months later .
Henry Ashley , the umpire , was the captain of the Kansas City YMCA team which played KU in KU 's first ever varsity game in 1899 .
William Hamilton , the referee , became KU 's head coach a few months later .