Bane, Edward Norman 2008-07-02

Edward Norman Bane discusses his baseball career from high school athletics through college, professional baseball and his current career in Major League Baseball with the California Angels. This interview was conducted as part of the annual College Baseball Foundation’s College Baseball Hall of Fame weekend.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Edward Norman Bane

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Date: July 02, 2008

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Lynn Whitfield

Length: 00:24:01

Abstract

Introduction; Parents and grandparents; Siblings; Athletic interest; College; Professional baseball; Athletics becoming a career; Scouting; Preparation in career; Changes in baseball; Impact of sports on his life; Teammates; Fond memories of coach; Trip to Japan; Scouting travel; Advice for college athletes; Ball in El Paso, Texas; Coach Winkles; Fans; Announcer; Parents’ influence.

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Transcript: Transcript available in reading room

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