Breeding, Gerald 1976-08-02
Gerald Breeding recalls the San Angelo, Texas High School sports, focusing on the football team and the outstanding players.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Gerald Breeding
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: August 2, 1976
Location: San Angelo, Texas
Interviewer: Steven Gamble
Length: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
To West Texas in tire business,
Operates San Angelo Sporting Goods Store,
Football (1940s),
Small roster,
Small coaching squad,
Bobcat Booster Club,
"Red" Ramsey,
Pete Sikes,
Early "Bobcat" attendance,
Memorable games,
Outstanding players,
Integration(1950s),
Past players' present occupations,
Post-war years
Tape 1, Side 2:
Effects of athletics on "young men",
Good football teams (1950s),
Outstanding players (1950s),
Early 1960s teams,
Against Tascosa (1963),
State championships (1966),
Players progress to college football,
State championship,
Against Spring Branch, Texas,
Most memorable games,
Most memorable player,
Best opponent,
San Angelo basketball team,
State championship (1963),
San Angelo's enthusiasm for basketball
Tape 2, Side 1:
Professional baseball (early 1950s),
Longhorn League,
Sophomore League,
Owners of teams,
Financial problems,
Fan support,
Baseball facilities in San Angelo,
Gwen Field,
Feasibility of San Angelo baseball support,
Strong aspect of sports in West Texas,
Factors for winning tradition,
Spirit,
Support,
Domination of 5-AAAA athletics,
Women's athletics
Tape 2, Side 2:
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Range Dates: 1940-1976
Bulk Dates: 1940-1966
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