Arnie Ferrin
Born July 29, 1925, in Salt Lake City, Utah, was Naismith Memorial Basketball hall of Fame Guard, Arnie Ferrin. The hard court legend was a member of the NCAA Championship, Final Four MOB 1944 University of Utah Utes and later won an NBA Championship as a member of the Minneapolis Lakers 1949, 50. After his playing career, Ferrin was general manager of the Utah Stars of the American Basketball Association (ABA) from 1972 through 1974. He served as the athletic director at his alma mater, the University of Utah, from 1976 to 1985.
Vern Mikkelsen
Born October 21, 1928, in Parlier, California, was Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Forward, Vern Mikkelsen. This legend was one of the NBA's first power forwards while with the Minneapolis Lakers. Vern was always available to play as he showed by playing 699 of the 704 NBA games possible. He was a a tenacious defender but still averaging over 14 points per game.
