Scott, Gerald 1971-08-24
Gerald Scott, sports enthusiast for many years, reviews college football in Texas from the 1920s to the present. Although the University of Texas is given special attention, players and teams throughout the state are discussed.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Gerald Scott
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: August 24, 1971
Location: Brownwood, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family background and early life,
Father sold hunting dogs,
Anecdote about father’s marriage,
Sports at Daniel Baker College discussed,
Recalls players and programs,
Billy Disch, baseball coach at Texas, characterized,
Discusses college football in the 1920s.
Tape 1, Side 2: College players in the 1930s named,
Various players’ careers reviewed,
Describes some outstanding college football games in the 1940s,
Players listed,
Reason all-star high school games with Pennsylvania cancelled,
College football in the 1950s discussed,
Praises Darrell Royal’s record and techniques,
Texas University rivals mentioned,
Scott’s expectations for the future of Texas Tech football,
Names Tech players recruited in recent years,
"Fourteen Club" of Brownwood described,
Relates Daniel Baker-Howard Payne rivalry.
Range Dates: 1920s-1971
Bulk Dates: 1920s-1950s
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