Independence in Montgomery County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Kayo's Boys
Walter "Kayo" Emmot
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 18, 2011
1. Statue of Walter "Kayo" Emmot
[Photo, Roster, Victories, Trophy]
The Undefeated 1958
[Photo, Roster, Victories, Trophy]
The Undefeated 1959
[Photo, Roster, Victories, Trophy]
The Undefeated 1960
[Photo, Roster, Victories, Trophy]
The Undefeated 1961
[Photo, Roster, Victories, Trophy]
The Undefeated 1962
[Photo, Roster, Victories, Trophy]
Erected 2010 by Kayo's Boys (members of the undefeated football teams).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.
Location. 37° 14.341′ N, 95° 42.216′ W. Marker is in Independence, Kansas, in Montgomery County. It is on 5th Street north of Oak Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker, which used to be outside the stadium, has now been moved into Emmot Field, just north of the ticket office and south of the grandstandstand. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Mickey Mantle Wy, Independence KS 67301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Organized Night Baseball Game (a few steps from this marker); United Spanish War Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); F-100F Super Sabre (approx. 0.2 miles away); A. C. Stich Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. George Tann (approx. 0.3 miles away); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (approx. 0.8 miles
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Another marker is no longer nearby. First Night Game in Organized Baseball (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Regarding Kayo's Boys. The monument honors Walter "Kayo" Emmot, who coached Independence High School during its 49-game consecutive win streak (from 1957-1962). The record stood for years as the longest in Kansas 11-man high school football history.
Also see . . . Walter Kayo Emmot. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on January 24, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 18, 2011
2. Kayo's Boys Markers and Emmot Statue
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 18, 2011
3. Kayo's Boys 1957 Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 18, 2011
4. Kayo's Boys 1958 Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 18, 2011
5. Kayo's Boys 1959 Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 18, 2011
6. Kayo's Boys 1960 Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 18, 2011
7. Kayo's Boys 1961 Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 18, 2011
8. Kayo's Boys 1962 Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 18, 2011
9. Emmot Field Sign Above Ticket Windows
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, June 23, 2023
10. Kayo's Boys Statue
The statue and marker seen after the 2015 stadium renovation.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,453 times since then and 59 times this year. Last updated on March 25, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on December 8, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 10. submitted on March 25, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
