Wilkerson, Stephen Bradley 2012-06-29

Major league baseball player Brad Wilkerson tells a few stories about his college baseball experiences, and tells why he chose college over professional baseball, and why it was ultimately helpful to him.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Stephen Bradley "Brad" Wilkerson

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Date: June 29, 2012

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson

Length: 00:40:39

Abstract

Getting started with sports, Town was very sports-oriented, Organized baseball, Choosing the University of Florida, Sending letters to twenty universities, Coach Lopez, Dodgers recruit, Benefits of college, Growing as a person, Workout, Team atmosphere, College World Series, Atmosphere at Omaha, First time at the College World Series, Highlights of career, Game against the Pirates, Expos, Rarely missing a game in college, Minor leagues, Tough coordinator, First season in AAs, Working out with coaches, Confidence, Last remarks, Knowing he could make a career out of baseball, College Baseball Hall of Fame, Adjustments

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Transcript: Transcript available in reading room

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