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family and old friends from Salinas. Besides my family, I got letters
from three people from the old days in Salinas: Bob Sartwell, Everett
Alvarez, and Jim Langley. Their loyalty left a big impression on me.
I've always appreciated loyalty and attempted to offer it in return.
Nobody was more loyal to me than Coach Lewis. He would pave

the way to my future. Coach Lewis knew Pappy Waldorf, who was the
Head Coach of Cal's football team. He recommended to Pappy that
he give me a scholarship. I thought Cal was a better fit for me than
UCLA, who showed some interest too. They were interested because
UCLA ran the single wing, but I did not think I was a good enough
runner for that offense. However, many people still think I was a bet-
ter runner than a passer. Based on Coach Lewis's recommendation,
I was sent up to Cal on a recruiting trip. It was a thrill to be taken
to the airport by 1950 Cal All-Pacific Coast Conference fullback Pete
Schabarum.
Later, Coach Lewis told me that Cal was going to give me a scholar-
ship. I was ecstatic! As it turned out, Cal football didn't have any more
scholarships to offer, but the basketball team did. I could have one of

those, but I would have to attend summer school. I was happy to do
so. I was heading to the center of the universe.