Tom Gola was a multi-dimensional figure who was both a storied NBA player with the Philadelphia/ San Francisco Warriors and New York Knicks, achieving entry into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1976 and a Republican politician, serving as a Pennsylvania State Representative from 1969-1970. Gola vacated his seat early after being elected Philadelphia City Controller, a role he held from 1970 to 1974. The Conference on Physical Fitness & Sport was created under the Eisenhower administration in 1956 under Executive Order and was done to promote physical fitness and exercise, encouraging state and federal agencies to educate the public on the importance of an active lifestyle. The council consists of two-chairpersons and 18 members appointed by the President and selected from authorities knowledgeable in physical fitness and sports. Nixon signed Executive Order #11562 on September 25th, 1970 and appointed the former NBA great and then-current LaSalle head basketball coach to the council on October 13th, 1970.

This presented 20 ½ x 24 ½ -inch framed Presidential appointment comes in a black frame with the signed document on a white matte. The document features the oath of the appointment and is signed by President Nixon in black ink on the bottom right of the document. The document shows signs of toning but is in otherwise fantastic condition, with the lettering legible and easy to read. The signed appointment document comes with an LOA from Gola family.

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