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AAF Pilot School (Primary, Basic and Pilot Instructors)
RANDOLPH FIELD, TEXAS

_e@7 February 1946

Dr. Forrest C. Allen

Director of Physical Education and
Basket Ball Coach

University of Kansas

lawrence, Kansas

Dear Doc:

I picked up this evenings San Antonio Express anc on turning to
the sports page I noticed where you had come through another tough
- season with flying colors.

Congratulations to you and your great team. I only regret that
I never had the pleasure to watch them operate. I have followed this
season's play quite closely anc after noticing victory efter victory
piling up somehow it gave me a big charge.

Yes, it gives an old Jayhawker a great deal of satisfaction and
warmth to know thet 1 was once a part of such a great institution and
backed up with so much tradition and prestige. :

Une doesn't quite realize the prestige and recognition you and
your teams enjoy until thet person is quite removed from the immed-
iate vicinity of the school. I have heard comments from quite a num-
ber of sports followers throurhout Texas and 1 don't believe I ever
heard of a coach that was anymore respected nor whose teams more
feared. Yes, Doc, you have really created a lasting institution in
yourself and for the name "Jayhawkers", May it always be that way.

t am still in service and I am presently stationed at Randolph
Field as Director of Physical Training. I have been temporarily
frosen from separation due to the fact they are unable to replace
me. However, I expect to be out before too long.

My plans, at present, are to start a Wholesale-Retail Sporting
Goods Store in deep south Texas in Harlingen.where I took my first
coaching job. It will be some time before equipment will be avail-
able. But when it does I will be ready.

By the way, I have a kid brother that will be ready for you in
about three years. He is 15 years old and the folks write he is
6'4 1/2" tall and weighs 186 pounds. He has been roing great guns on
the freshman team and | believe will be a great prospect. I predict