Tolbert, Allen 1971-08-13
Allen Tolbert discusses his feelings concerning athletics and reviews his high school and college athletic career.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Allen Tolbert
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: August 13, 1971
Location: Killeen, Texas
Interviewer: Perry McWilliams
Length: 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Review of high school athletics,
Recollections of athletic scholarship position in Texas Tech,
Change in attitude from high school to college athletics explained,
Disillusionment with athletics examined,
Expressions of feelings toward college freshman football,
Attitude toward academic work expressed,
Non-athletic student status and changing goals discussed,
States feelings about athletics.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: ?-1971
Bulk Dates: ?-1971
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