Gamblin, Bobby 1971-08-13
Bobby Gamblin, former football player at the University of Texas in Austin, talks about his football career at Stamford, Texas, High School and at UT.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Bobby Gamblin
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Date: August 13, 1971
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Interviewer: Perry McWilliams
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: High School football Stamford Texas,
Played on successful teams,
Stamford,
Farming community,
Work experience,
Football and higher education,
University of Texas Austin Texas,
Football scholarship,
Adjustment to large university,
Football discipline,
Policy on academics,
Emphasis on athletics,
Stamford,
Football oriented town,
View of quitters,
Pressure on players to perform,
Benefits of football,
Employment after college,
Discipline,
Views,
Encouraging son to play football,
Dress code for football players,
Relationships between coaches and players,
Policies on hair length and dress code,
Highlight of football career.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
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