POTTSVILLE, Pa. — A writer backing a bid to claim National Football League Championship status for the 1925 Pottsville Maroons says he's heard from a high-ranking reader.

Author David Fleming says he received a handwritten letter Tuesday from President Bush about his book titled "Breaker Boys: The NFL's Greatest Team and the Stolen 1925 Championship."

Bush compliments Fleming as a "fine writer." The president's letter adds, "I did enjoy the book." Fleming says he doesn't know how the president received a copy.

The 1925 Maroons team had a 10-2 record but was stripped of the title for playing an exhibition against Notre Dame's all-stars. The NFL named the Chicago Cardinals as the 1925 champs.

In addition to Fleming's efforts, the Pennsylvania House has approved a resolution urging the NFL to reconsider.