DeLeon, John 2002-12-20
John DeLeon, a founding member of Lubbock’s chapter of the Pan American Golf Association, endeavors to promote and expand the PAGA. He encourages young people to become more involved in golf.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: John DeLeon
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Date: December 20, 2002
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:30:21
Abstract
Introduction; Background; Life in Floydada Texas; Sports role models; Golf and baseball; Golf in ’69; Baseball died out in ’72-’73; Pine Hills; Los Tertulianos at Texas Tech; Robert Cavello; Hispanic golf association; Expanding the organization; Growth; Tournaments; Longevity of the sport; Learning; Golf in West Texas; Meadowbrook; Shadow Hills; Gilbert Moreno; Pan American golf; National Tournament; Parade of colors; Family oriented; Large economic impact; Senior event; “The First Tee”; Ideas of “First tee”; Treasure Island; Jr. Program; Teaches integrity to young people; Gentlemen’s game; Jr. Circuit; Promoting young people; Amateur golf; Recognized as being a civic group; Radio Show; La B Grande (KLFB); Encouraging participation in golf; Radio Show callers; Promoter Willie Acosta (DJ); Carlos Perez; La Liga Mexicana; Willie Acosta (again); Former Hispanic golf players; Social experience; Fundraising; Scholarship Tournament; Blaz DeLeon Memorial; Budweiser donations; Scholarship tournament in Idalou; Expenses; Expensive to play golf; Scholarship tournament; Budweiser (again); More publicity for PAGA; Recognition from the city leaders; Change perceptions; Moreno and the city Championship.
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