Solis, Merced 2009-03-02
Merced Solis was a football player for West Texas A and M. Later he became a professional wrestler for WWWF. Currently he is a high school teacher in New Jersey.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Merced "Tito Santana" Solis
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Date: March 02, 2009
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Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:16:55
Abstract
Introduction; Background; Mission, Texas; Starting school; Migrant worker; Education; Working during breaks; Mother takes a stand; Basketball try-outs; Varsity football team; High School Athlete; Success; Children’s academic success; Dream of going to college; Awards; Hard family life; West Texas A and M (football scholarship); Job in Pickle factory; Football season; Disciplined training; Traveling; Sr. year banquet; Faith in God; Coach Luis Sanchez; Coach Mankin; Kicked out of the game; The National Football League (NFL); Kansas City Chiefs; Choosing The Chiefs; Work-outs; Injury; B.C. Lions; Canadian Football League (CFL); Professional wrestling; Training for wrestling; Pioneers in wrestling; End of the career; Awards; Terry Funk; Vince McMahon Jr.; Changes; WWWF; Hulk Hogan; Family life; Separation of wealth; Transition to teaching; Teaching; Relating to the students; Satisfaction; Balance; Tito Santana.net.
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