The Postal Service dedicated the John Wooden stamp on Feb. 24 — and Link was there from the jump.
Considered by many to be the greatest coach in the history of American sports, Wooden led the UCLA Bruins men’s team to a record-setting 10 NCAA national championships, four perfect seasons and 88 consecutive victories.
“John Wooden’s contributions transcended basketball, offering lessons in integrity, teamwork and personal excellence that resonate across our nation,” said Derek Kan, a member of the USPS Board of Governors who spoke at the ceremony.
We also published release dates for the Postal Service’s next batch of stamps, and we reminded you about the Postal Service’s rules against nepotism in the workplace.
Additionally, we went “On the Job” with Jerin Hedden, a Salt Lake City letter carrier, and “Off the Clock” with George Collins, a Los Angeles general expeditor who turned a childhood interest in art into a painting hobby.
Hedden discussed how much he enjoys his walking route and praised the Postal Service’s generous benefits package.
“As your career goes on, you see the progress in your retirement plan. Your financial and family stability are provided for, and that’s important,” he said.
Collins, in the meantime, talked about how much he appreciated having his paintings displayed at his workplace recently.
“I got a heavy response from my co-workers, and I’m grateful for that,” he said.
