Ross, Johnny 2010-05-24
Ross, currently lives in Mansfield Texas. During this interview he reminisced about his career playing baseball and the impact Coach Brooks Wallace’s generosity had on him.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Johnny Ross
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Date: May 24, 2010
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Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 00:25:21
Abstract
Background; Parents; Siblings; Childhood; San Angelo, Texas; San Angelo Central baseball team; Sports; Baseball team; Father left-handed pitcher; Ross’s father assumed he was also left-handed; At age 9 he became a right-handed catcher; Injury in high school; Texas Tech; Kal Segrist; Tryout; “Get that arm fixed and come back”; Texas Tech (continued); Shoulder surgery; Walking on; Breaking pinkie finger; Change to pitching; Coach Garner; Coach Wallace; His Texas Rangers glove; Used by him; Ross giving the glove to someone else in need; Baseball team’s rapport; Coaching changes from Kal Segrist to Gary Ashby; Coach Wallace; Approachability; Mike Shaw; Injuries; Healed rather quickly; Wellford Hall; Surgeon; Classroom setting; Did the surgery; Recovery; Therapy; Throwing by the end of the summer; Arm feels great; The healing process was rapid so there was no apprehension; Pulley system; Became a pitcher; Best experiences; Walking on; Political Science professor’s impact; Tips on how to study; Pitfall of the first semester; Lessons learned; Impact of others; Volunteer work; Coach Wallace sentiment.
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