Self, Bob 1976-07-13
Bob Self, former Dumas High School football coach, discusses the school’s athletic program and its strengths and weaknesses, focusing mainly on football.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Bob Self
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 13, 1976
Location: Dumas, Texas
Interviewer: Steven Gamble
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Early interest in football,
Dumas High School players,
"The Demons",
Jack Moss,
New Dumas football coach,
1976 season,
Burl Bartlett,
Overemphasis on "pee-wee" football,
Participation of team members,
Reward for good plays,
Drug problems,
Size of athletic program,
State championship team (1961),
Dumas’ record (1963-1967),
Dumas’ strategy weakness,
Brownwood vs. Dumas,
Players on 1963-1967 teams,
Hereford, Texas competition,
Proportion of good players per team,
Dumas football (1971),
Outstanding players.
Tape 1, Side 2: Pressure on Coach Spann,
High school sports facilities,
Out of town games,
Attendance (1960s),
Meaning of winning team to town,
Minority players on Dumas’ team,
Ticket drives,
State championship playoffs,
Dumas’ track team,
Motivation,
Jim Reed,
Girls’ basketball,
Dumas’ rivals,
1961-62 season,
Dumas vs. Brownwood,
Unsung heroes,
Outstanding players,
Innovation important,
Unusual plays,
"Demonism" as way of life,
High school versus professional football.
Range Dates: 1961-1976
Bulk Dates: 1961-1976
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