LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the 1959-60 Linton High School Boys'
Basketball Team upon the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of its unde-
feated season

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
outstanding athletes who distinguish themselves through their excep-
tional performance, attaining unprecedented success and the highest
level of personal achievement; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
the 1959-60 Linton High School Boys' Basketball Team upon the occasion
of the 50th Anniversary of its undefeated season; this auspicious occa-
sion will be celebrated at the 13th Annual Schenectady City School
District Athletic Hall of Fame and Reunion Dinner, to be held on Monday,
September 13, 2010, at Proctor's Theatre in Schenectady, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Schenectady City School District Athletic Hall of Fame
was established in 1998 to honor those individuals who have made signif-
icant contributions to the history and tradition of sports in the Sche-
nectady City School District; and
WHEREAS, Coached by Walt Przybylo, the 1959-60 Linton High School
Boys' Basketball Team finished its championship season with an outstand-
ing 16-0 record and captured the Class A League title; it finished the
season with a 31 game winning streak dating back to the 1958-59 season;
and
WHEREAS, After the regular season, the 1959-60 Linton High School
Boys' Basketball Team played and defeated the Diocesan League champion,
Catholic Central in a "Dream Game"; and
WHEREAS, Regarded by many as one of the greatest basketball teams in
Section II history, the 1959-60 Linton High School Boys' Basketball Team
was led by first team Parade All-American Barry Kramer who averaged 30.6
points per game; other starters on the team were Jim Seaman, Bob Murray,
Mike Sahr and Jack Washington; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the undefeated
1959-60 Linton High School Boys' Basketball Team; and
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations with
praise and pride to honor the 1959-60 Linton High School Boys' Basket-
ball Team upon the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of its undefeated
season; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the members of the 1959-60 Linton High School Boys' Basket-
ball Team.