Re: Chauncey draft letter

["David M. Darlington" <darlingt@hal.muhlberg.edu>]

Gene-
	Very nicely done.  I'd rather have a letter be like this than a 
"rah, rah" letter.  It sounds like some thought was put into it.  You can 
add my name to the list.

- -David Darlington


On Wed, 12 Nov 1997, Gene Kirkpatrick wrote:

> For those who responded wishing to add their names to a "boost
> Chauncey" letter, here is a draft.  If you want to add your names, let me
> know and I will--after polishing this up.  (I agree that separate notes are
> more effective, however.)
> 
> Dear Chauncey,
> 
> I'm a long-time Celtics fan and also a member of the Celtics Mailing List
> that discusses everything related to the Celtics every day.  We have had
> a few weeks of discussion about your situation with the coach and the
> team and I wanted to write and tell you of our overwhelming support for
> you as a Boston Celtic.
> 
> We admit that we don't get much inside dope at all; we don't know how
> well you are handling this transition or what the coach is really up to, but
> we certainly recognize your talent and positive attitude.  I hope you are
> capable of taking a few deep breaths when it gets tough and keep
> learning and playing for all you're worth.  Time is all you need and in a
> first season you have lots of time to put it together.
> 
> Hang in there.  We think you've got what the Celts need to bring back
> another championship.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Gene Kirkpatrick
> an old Celtic
> 
> PS: to the group:  that's not real "rah, rah" but my first instinct
> 

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