TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Washburn University has received a $1.4 million donation for athletic scholarships.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the money comes from the estate of Dorothy Reichart. Her late husband, Jerry Reichart, was a standout lineman on the WU football team, earning all-conference honors in 1949. He was inducted into the Washburn Athletic Hall of Fame in 1987.

About 20 years ago, the Jerry W. Reichart Athletic Scholarship Fund was created. With the latest gift, the fund now totals nearly $2 million.

Dorothy Reichart’s sister, Nancy Erwin, was on hand Saturday at Washburn for the check presentation. She said her sister and brother-in-law loved Washburn and sports.

Washburn University Foundation president JuliAnn Mazachek said the gift “creates a meaningful, lasting legacy” for the couple.