Neely, J B Joe 1971-08-17
Coach J. B. Neely discusses his career as a player at Abilene High School and Hardin-Simmons University and as a coach under Dewey Mayhew and Pete Shotwell at Abilene High.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: J.B. Joe Neely
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: August 17, 1971
Location: Austin, Texas
Interviewer: Perry McWilliams
Length: 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Surveys coaching positions held and career as a player,
Explains Coach Dewey Mayhew’s football techniques at Abilene High School,
Discipline imposed by the players,
Reason for Mayhew’s resignation at Abilene High School,
Coaching with Pete Shotwell,
Discusses changes in teaching duties of coaches,
Opinion of changes in players and in nature of football,
Experiences coaching B-team football in Big Spring,
Recalls disappointing incident in 1935 football game at Amarillo.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1920s-1930s
Bulk Dates: 1920s-1930s
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