McDonald, Bernard 2008-07-02
McDonald discusses growing up in Louisiana playing sports. He discusses his career in baseball from when he was young through college and into the Major league. He discusses his accomplishments and highlights of his career as well as his family and what he does currently.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Bernard "Ben" McDonald
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Date: July 02, 2008
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Marshall
Length: 00:43:37
Abstract
Introduction; Born in Baton Rouge Louisiana; Family occupations; Children; Growing up; Time with family; Sports; Favorite sport; Just wanted to compete; Encouraging kids; Coaching; Challenges; Coaches in school; Very supportive; Pitching vs. throwing a football; Louisiana State University; Scholarship for basketball first; Elite 8 and World Series in one year; Highlights at LSU; Freshman year; United States Olympic team; Asked to be on the team; Made the team; Winning a gold medal; Major league baseball; Recruiting; Didn’t enjoy Jr. Season; Physically not prepared; Rocky at first; Experience; Shoulder surgeries; 3 surgeries; Biggest challenges during career; Being away from home; Learning curve; Biggest Highlights out of career; Little league and high school; Getting to the College World Series; Texas A&M baseball game; Best college experience.
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