Letter: Filmmaker offering free showing of Austin’s basketball history
Published 3:29 pm Saturday, June 21, 2008
Minnesota State Basketball Champions in 1958; Pacelli “Shamrocks” and Austin “Packers” basketball was at a feverish pitch in 1958; both Austin Schools were battling for state titles in the Twin Cities.
I want to share these events with all of Austin, and Mower County — especially schools churches and any organizations who want to enjoy historical memory.
I have a “50th Anniversary” DVD, with a running time of 11 minutes; this free DVD will be made available for “group” showing to be returned to me.
The Mower County Senior Center and the Mower County Historical Society will benefit from any monies received.
To book a showing, call Dick Kelly at (507) 434-4780, and see why Mayor “Baldy” Hansen proclaimed Austin as the basketball capitol of the U.S. in 1958.
Dick Kelly
Austin