AUG 19 1967, AUG 20 1967; Bob Bass; Linking Past and Present; George Mikan (center), commissioner of [Getty Images]

AUG 19 1967, AUG 20 1967; Bob Bass; Linking Past and Present; George Mikan (center), commissioner of the American Basketball Association, poses with Johnny Dee (left) and Bob Bass. Dee, now head basketball coach at Notre Dame University, coached successful D-C Truckers in National industrial Basketball League. Bass is coach of Denver Rockets in new 11-city professional circuit.; (Photo By The Denver Post via Getty Images)

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