Blame Iba, Not Soviets, for the Upset at Munich

Mark Heisler’s review of the 1972 Olympic basketball team (July 5) left out a key point: The coach was a retired retread, Hank (the Legend) Iba.

Iba could run a boot camp, but he had absolutely no feel for the up-tempo style his players were used to. He all but messed up two prior Olympic teams and finally succeeded in 1972. Somehow, Iba continues to escape his just criticism.

DON GALIAS

Pacific Palisades