University of Virginia Library

Athletic Equipment

Vice-President Williams stated that the
Athletic Department buys some athletic
equipment from John "Billy" Williams (no
relation to the Vice-President), president and
general manager of the University and
Anderson Brothers' Bookstores.

This buying is done on the competitive
bidding arrangements required by state law.

Vice-President Williams quoted Steve Sebo,
Director of Athletics, as saying that two to five
percent of all athletic equipment business is
done with the corner bookstores.

He also explained that the physical
education department did not require students
to buy their gym suits from the corner
bookstores. Other stores carry the suits, he
stated.

Mr. Sebo, in an interview with The Cavalier
Daily, substantiated and supplemented these
figures.