Appointment of Richard W. Kazmaier, Jr., as a Member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, and Designation as Chairman

The President today announced his intention to appoint Richard W. Kazmaier, Jr., to be a member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. He would succeed George Allen. Upon appointment, he will be designated Chairman.

Since 1975 Mr. Kazmaier has been president of Kazmaier Associates, Inc., in Concord, MA. Prior to this he was general manager of the sports division of Kendall Co., in Boston, 1971-1975. He was president of L&R Industries, Inc., 1969-1970. Mr. Kazmaier has received numerous honors and awards in the field of football: All American, 1950-1951; Heisman trophy, 1951; Maxwell trophy, 1951; Football Hall of Fame, 1966.

Mr. Kazmaier graduated from Princeton University (A.B., 1952) and Harvard University (M.B.A., 1954). He served in the United States Navy, 1954-1963. He was born November 23, 1930, in Toledo, OH. He is married, has six children, and resides in Key Largo, FL.