It is hard to overlook someone that is 6'10". However, when you are the big man in the middle on teams that featured perhaps the greatest guard tandem in your schools history it can happen. Gerlach came to KSU from Shawnee Mission South High School. He began receiving significant minutes off of the bench during his Sophmore season, and took over as a full time starter and co-captain as a Junior. As a Junior Gerlach helped lead the Wildcats to the Elite Eight and a #15 national ranking to finish the season. He had a double double in both the first and second round games of the 1975 NCAA tournament. In the first round against Pennsylvania Gerlach went for 20 points, 16 rebounds, one assist, and two blocks. He followed this game up with a 20 point, 13 rebound, 2 block performance against Boston College in the Sweet Sixteen. These games were well above Gerlach's season averages but indicates Gerlachs ability to score and rebound. Gerlach is found in several of the all time statistical lists in the KSU media guide. He is #43 in all time scoring with 786 points. He is #3 in All-time Career Field Goal Percentage. He is #8 in Career Rebounds with 619 boards. After his senior season Carl was drafted in the 7th round of the NBA draft with the 110th overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks.
Today Carl Gerlach is the Mayor of Overland Park, Ks.
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