February 5, 1946

' Mre George Edwards
Varsity Basketball Coach
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri

Dear Georges

My failure to write you earlier is no criterion of

' my intention, When Iread of your resignation, I intended
fully to write you right away and congratulate you on the
fine promotion that you have received,

You have had a long and honorable past as a coach and
the many boys who have served under you will remember the ©
fine high quality of sportsmanship that you instill in your |
boyse I remember you well in your piaying days at Central
High when I officiated many of your ball games, I also.
remember your contribution as a fine football and baskete
ball player in the University of Missouri and in 1912 and 1913
when you were captain of the Missouri Varsity. You were kind
enough to give us a basketball game when I was at Warrensburg.
If it had not been for you we would not have obtained the
Fame

Through these experiences and others I have learned to
admire you in many, many WaySe |

While at times some of our friends may have caused a
slight ripple of competitive awareness, never at any time
has there been any doubt in my mind as to your absolute
fairness and feaflessness. May your continued many years
in this new position bring a deep satisfaction, which jou
80 justly deserve. : :

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education,
FOA:MF Varsity Basketball Coach.

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