August 13, 1945

A. G. Reynolds, ASV12USNR
U. S. Naval Hospital Staff
Memphis, Tennessee

Dear Gordyt ~

I, of course, was terribly disappointed, as was Coach Shenk,
to learn that you would not be returned to the University of Kansas.

I assure you nothing would have pleased me more than to have
seen you graced our campus at least another year. I assure you that —
we enjoyed having you to the fullest, und I trust, when this thing is
over, that when you make your choice of alma mters it will be the
University of Kensas. I would like to see you play with a real group
of Varsity basketeers. We will have a great bunch of splendid men re-
turning when the war is over and I would derive great pleasure in see-
ing you operate with that high-powered aggregation. We will have e
Charlie Black, Ray Evans, and Otto Schnellbacher for sure. With that
group of boys you just couldn't miss, so Gordy count on it. Write me
and tell me that's a peer ene and I will be a happy coaches

a Don't worry about at ttle I was able to do for you. I
am tremendously pleased with your fine competitive attitude. It's

such fellows as you that I love to work with. You're a real competitor
and you hate to get licked, so come on back, Gordy, and we will take it
out on the boys who made it ‘tough for us in a few instances.

Certainly, with you gone and only the Smaller of the boys, an
atature, returning you can see that we will not ue very — as it.
looks now. |

We were delighted to know your mother. She is a sel: eernee
Her wonderful character is reflected in your fine attitude.

Write me occasionally, Gordy. I am always happy to hear from
you. With all good wishes, I am

Sincerely yours, |

-_ Porrest C. Allen
Director, Physical Education
; Varsity Basketball Coach
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