WBL Memories

 

 

 

July 18, 1978

Inaugural WBL player draft

 

WBL Vice President Dave Almstead (seated) and President Bill Byrne preside over the league's inaugural player draft

 

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Picking for Iowa: coach George Nicodemus, assistant coach Lyle Mason, and management reps Lyle Albaugh and Rod Lein. (Click on photo for larger image)

 

With an official WBL basketball tucked under his arm, Houston Angels coach Don Knodel talks to Bill Byrne (on his right), owner Hugh Sweeney, and an unidentified individual.

 

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Larry Jones (l) helps prospective Washington owner Lloyd Fetherolf with his selections.  Washington did not end up joining the WBL that season.  (Click on photo for larger image)
 

(Photos courtesy of Sherwin Fischer)