Reuther, Norman 1971-08-23

Norman Reuther, former Texas Tech basketball standout, reviews his college basketball career at Tech and subsequent basketball positions. He recalls Tech’s loss of the Southwest Conference championship through his ineligibility.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Norman Reuther

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: August 23, 1971

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Perry McWilliams

Length: 30 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Describes playing basketball at Arlington Heights, High School in Fort Worth, Praises summer basketball training camps, Reasons for choosing Tech over other Southwest Conference schools, Recalls freshman and sophomore basketball record at Texas Tech, Disciplinary action received in sophomore year, Tech’s loss of SWC championship through Reuther’s ineligibility in 1965, Bob Glover, Tech player, characterized, Recurring disciplinary action received by Reuther, Reasons for ineligibility discussed, Brownfield Seed and Delinting basketball team record, Playing and coaching basketball in Canada, Playing pro-basketball in Europe, Discusses plans for the future in junior college teaching and athletics.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1963-1971

Bulk Dates: 1963-1971

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