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.