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Pete Sikes discusses his experience as a football and baseball player, coach and official.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Pete Sikes

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' August 05, 1976

'''Location:''' San Angelo, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Steven Gamble

'''Length:''' 1 hour 30 minutes


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Childhood in Northeast Texas,
Leonard, Texas, High School,
Junior college in Greenville, Texas,
University of Texas (Austin),
Varsity football and baseball,
Baseball team, University of Texas,
Played professional teams,
Coaches,
Fan support,
Facilities,
Teams played,
Football team, University of Texas,
Baseball players, University of Texas,
Employment during college,
First coaching position, Nederland, Texas,
To Bonham, Texas,
To San Angelo, Texas,
Director of athletics and head coach, San Angelo Junior College,
Relationship with college president,
World War II,
Southwestern Junior College Conference,
San Angelo Junior College,
Top players,
College scholarships,
Recruiting.
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'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' San Angelo Junior College (continued),
Team travel,
Team budget,
Team equipment,
Fan attendance and support,
Basketball coach,
Director of athletics and head coach,
San Angelo Independent School District,
District championship in football,
West Texas Conference formed,
Losing season,
Insurance business,
Officiating football,
Administrative pressure,
Parental involvement,
Discipline,
Minority players,
YMCA football leagues,
Recruitment,
High school football,
Other officials,
Relationship with players.
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'''Range Dates:''' 1920s-1940s

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1920s-1940s


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