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Dick Henderson discusses his career in West Texas athletics, concentrating on his tenure at Ranger Junior College.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dick Henderson
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: June 4, 1976
Location: Ranger, Texas
Interviewer: Richie Cravens
Length: 1 hour, 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Early history,
Oil boom in Electra Texas,
Electra High School football team (1939),
District 2-AA,
Regulations,
Resident rule,
Outstanding player (1939),
Rules for games,
Position in high school,
Football fields,
Training methods,
Coaches at Electra,
Track and baseball at Electra,
Electra City League,
Schreiner Institute (1942),
Joined Army Reserves (1942),
71st Division football (1945),
European Theater championship,
Members of 71st Division team,
Competition of 71st Division,
Rivalry among divisions.
Tape 1, Side 2: Life in service,
Ex-All American players,
Making 71st Division team,
15,000 men per division,
Texas Christian University Scholarship,
New York Yankees,
British Canadian League,
TCU star players,
College records,
College life,
Traveling squad,
Assistant coach, Hillsboro Junior College,
Ranger Junior College assistant coach (1950),
Track state championship, Ranger, Texas (1951),
Dr. Bowell, president of Ranger Junior College.
Tape 2, Side 1: Pioneer Conference,
Ranger Junior College football,
Transfer rule,
Other championship teams (1950s),
Cisco Junior College,
Contact with former players,
Other occupations,
Reconditioning sports equipment,
Location of reconditioning plant,
Expansion of reconditioning services,
Competitor reconditioners,
Quality of protective gear today.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1939-1976
Bulk Dates: 1939-1950s
Access Information
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