Bill Pendlebury sent a message to Edward Stack that said:
Ed,,, would love to work for Dick's here in Tampa. My dad, John, always took me to your first store to make sure your dad got contracts with Vestal for Athletic Equipment despite Freddy Zappia being a good friend. My dad always marveled at how hard your dad work and felt it fair he got an equal contract to Zappia's and Triple Cities Sporting goods at the time. it would be an honor to work for Dick's here in tampa.
