Why? a Bill Snyder signed football

I submitted this to D Scott Fritchen who is writing an autobiography for coach Bill Snyder, great Kansas State football Coach

I have a Bill Snyder signed football that I treasure. It was purchased by my daughter for me at a fundraising auction for my grandson's youth baseball team. Here is my personal note on the case that encloses the football.

A Note About This Football

I contacted Kansas State Athletic Director John Currie about obtaining a Bill Snyder signed football for the Topeka Capitals youth baseball fundraiser silent auction.  He directed me to Joan Friederich, Coach Synder's long time administrative  assistant.  Arrangements were made and I hand delivered  the ball to Coach Snyder's office on the morning of February 16, 2010. At the time I requested a "letter of Authenticity" from Coach Snyder's Office.  I received a phone call from Joan Friederich that afternoon that the football had been signed.  I asked about the letter of authenticity and here is the direct quote from Coach Snyder relayed to me by Joan.  And by the way this is pure Coach Snyder.   "My signature is good enough and if anyone wants to know they can ask me."  As I am the same age as Coach Snyder I can tell you he was exactly right.  We both come from an era where a "man's word was his bond".  So Bill Snyder's signature is good enough and I provide my signature to authenticate the signing of this football. And also, a big thank you to Coach Snyder for his support

Kurt Heaton, Kansas State Graduate 1964. Football season tickets 1982-2012.  ( my cousin, Darren Gale, was a starting safety for KSU football in 1982)