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Walter Kennedy NBA Commissioner Correspondence to Famed Columnist Leonard Lyons

Walter Kennedy NBA Commissioner Correspondence to Famed Columnist Leonard Lyons

Two typed letters from NBA Commissioner Walter Kennedy to the famous N.Y. Post columnist Leonard Lyons showing the affability of the man who ran the league from 1963-75. 1) July 29, 1965 missive on vintage NBA stationery (5.5 x 9.25") reads: "You made a big man out of me." 2)Personally typed letter noting that Kennedy, a Notre Dame alum, was getting the Knute Rockne Award, ends with: "Love and kisses and seasonal greetings." Signed "Walter" in blue pen. Includes NBA envelope sent in, postmarked Dec. 4, 1968. 1st letter NRMT, 2nd EX w/a few folds.


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