Weedon, Don 1971-08-19
Don Weedon, former Philadelphia Eagle standout, recalls the years he was a University of Texas football star.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Don Weedon
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: August 19, 1971
Location: Austin, Texas
Interviewer: Perry McWilliams
Length: 15 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Differences between football in the late 1930s, early 1940s, and football now,
Lists wins-losses statistics for 1938-1941,
One of his former teammates recalled,
Later played for the Philadelphia Eagles,
Coach Dana Bible characterized,
Disciplinary rules remembered,
All athletes lived in Hill Hall,
Comments on present discipline.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1938-1971
Bulk Dates: 1938-1942
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