Garza, Pablo 2002-09-30
Pablo Garza discusses his life and carrier as a baseball coach and player. Note: this interview is a part of Hispanic Sports History project.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Pablo Garza
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Date: September 30, 2002
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 00:54:42
Abstract
Background, Born at Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Family, Parents moved to McAllen, Texas, Parents moved to Shallowater, Texas, Elementary School, Aztecs baseball team, Play field, Members, Opponents, Playing at Mackenzie Park, Little League, Coaching, First team members, Teams, Championship run, Success of kids in school, Opening game of Lubbock Westerner Park, Impact on players, Pick your own friends, Sportsmanship, Problems with kids, Coached hundreds of kids in 20 to 25 years, Was like a family member for kids, Adult league, Teammates from varied occupations, Fine for mistakes, Like a family, Involvement in other Issues, Impact of Sports, Baseball is different from any other sport, Like sports but baseball is main, Baseball is like heaven, Lifelong Friendships made, Closing Comments, Aztecs video
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