(Note that some of the names may be misspelled due to problems reading handwriting.)
Letter from Herbert Schwomeyer, curator of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame - "I was privileged to see Mr. Edwards play in high school, college, and as a professional. He was an outstanding ball player in every category and deserves every consideration for this honor (to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame)."
Letter from fan Jerome Dapp - "One man that changed the style of basketball in our area was Leroy 'Lefty' Edwards. 'Lefty' played the 'hub' - receive the ball turn and take a one hand shot. He would also feed it to a guard around play. I still mention his name here in California because we 'old timers' were taught to shoot with 2 hand set shots. Lefty was the forerunner to the 'ally op' shot of today."
Letter from fan James Sarres - "..when he came to play with the Oshkosh All Stars he electrified the crowds at the games. He was big; he was strong; and he had the ability to shoot a hook shot with either hand. To this day I can see his eyes shifting to the right while he shot to the left. . . At that time my family owned a restaurant in Oshkosh, and the team members usually came in to eat after the games. I became very well acquainted with all of them. 'Lefty' had a sense of humor; he was honest and considerate of others; and he always had time for youngsters and other fans. He was an outstanding man and set a good example on and off the basketball court. He was to basketball in that era what Babe Ruth was to bsaeball. If Leroy Edwards were playing today, he would be starring in the professional basketball leagues."
Letter from Oshkosh high school coach Harold Schumerth - ".. there is no doubt that there was no one in the league at that time who could compare to Edwards. You might say he was the first 'big' man in basketball with his specialty shots (hooks, etc.) under the basket. 'Lefty' was always a perfect gentleman on the floor and in spite of the rough play under the basket he was greatly admired by all the officials in the league. The kids of Oshkosh just idolized him and 'Lefty' alays had time to stop and visit with them."
Letter from fan William Mauretz - "This honor (induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame), I believe is one he should have. I am still a basketball fan, and he is largely responsible."
Letter (Part 1 and Part 2) from personal friend and fan Donald Montgomery - "In my opinion he was the greatest basketball player I have ever seen and I saw all the Oshkosh All Stars games in Osh and the majority of them played out of town. . . . There wasn't anyone who could match his wit and cleverness in making baskets. In fact he was and is superior to any basketall player. All you need do is check the recods."
Letter from fan Jim Miller
Letter from fan Ed Weisheipl - "He (Edwards) was an outstanding center. I believe one of the best in basketball. The record should prove this."
Letter from fan Robert LaBun
Letter from fan Robert Nulinger - "As a long time basketball fan, and especially in my youth -- watching 'Lefty' Edwards play -- was something else. Ahead of the times. He is one basketball player who belongs in the Hall of Fame."
Letter from fan James Barlett - "I have watched basketball for many years and have seen many great players play the game. Among the great players of the past is Lefty Edwards with the former Oshkosh All Stars. I believe he should be place in the basketball Hall of Fame."
Letter from fan Jeffrey Swanson
Letter from fan Winfred Herberg - "Mr. Edwards was a prominent member of the long line of outstanding centers in professional basketball. One of the great ones in the early days was George Mikan. Later came Neil Johnson of Philadelphia. Now, of course, there is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. It has been my good fortune to have seem all of these people play. I think the most pleasure of all was afforded me by the play of "Cowboy" Edwards."
Letter from fan Wayne Rumlow - "He was the best center ever coached by Adolph Rupp and the best center George Mikan ever faced. He was not only a great scorer, his defense was outstanding. . . .On February 8, 1938, he scored 30 points against the Kankakee team. This feat was oustanding, considering the playing time was 40 minutes or 10 minute quarters. I suppose I could go on and on about the feats of Leroy Edwards. In my mnd, he is the best qualified for induction into The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame."
Letter from fan Jordan Junquairotte(?) - "I saw a lot of him in action and I know he could play basketball like you wouldn't believe. He was exciting and had you sitting on the edge of your seats as he shot from any angle. It was people like him that helped make basketball what it is today."
Letter from fan Paul Stevenson - "Leroy was the predominant player of his time. He was considered by many to be the premier player of the 30's and early 40's. His contributions to the game cannot be judged solely by playing ability. He was a colorful, crowd pleasing personality that kept the game alive when it needed spark. He played with and against the top players in the world and stood high among them."
Letter from fan Norman Beplay
Letter from fan Ralph Nielsen - "As a youngster at that time, when professional basketball also was in its infancy, I recall "Lefty" who stood out on the court like the dominant names in basketball today. . . I believe his name is still well remembered in the mid-west. And this is prior to the mass media of today. There were many outstanding players of that era, but 'Lefty' and his hook shot had an effect on basketball that helped make the game it is today. You could not honor a more deserving player."
Letter from fan Raymond McEathron - "...and Lefty was surely their star. He played the hub on the line as they called it. He was outstanding and played the whole game. He was one of the best fakers I ever saw, plus he scored a great deal and also fed the men well who criss crossed by the hub. He was also very good on defense, he never laid down on the job."
Letter from fan Jerry Meisinger - "... he was the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of his era."
Letter from fan Don Potter - "I watched him and the Oshkosh All Stars every Saturday nite and think he was one of the best."
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