Irvin, Cecil Honk 1976-07-16
Cecil Irvin begins with his early athletic career, particularly at Cisco Junior College and Davis Elkins College in West Virginia. He then discusses his participation in National Football League tryouts, the 1930 championship game, the uncertainty of professional football, and the New York Yankees.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Cecil "Honk" Irvin
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: July 16, 1976
Location: De Leon, Texas
Interviewer: Richie Cravens
Length: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Early history,
Move to Stamford then to Cisco Texas,
High school football,
Disorganization,
Cisco facilities,
Cisco record,
Outstanding players in Oil Belt,
Recruiting controversies,
All-state team,
Controversial rules,
Pre-season training,
Baseball,
Transportation,
Coverage of football,
Conditioning,
Outstanding games,
Play against Comanche Texas team.
Tape 1, Side 2: Oil Belt teammates,
Leo Baldwin,
Track participation,
Schreiner Institute,
Wind at McMurry game,
Flood at Texas Tech game,
Coach Billy Gillstrap,
Davis Elkins College West Virginia,
Competition at Davis Elkins,
Expense of football,
Scholarship,
Outstanding games at Davis Elkins,
Joined National Football League (1932).
Tape 2, Side 1: National Football League (NFL) tryouts,
Legs important,
Substitutions,
Championship game (1933),
Depression in New York,
Salaries,
Publicity,
Living quarters,
Harry Newman quarterback,
Outsmarting opposition,
Re-creation of NFL championship game.
Tape 2, Side 2: Tennis shoes for game,
Red Green’s retirement,
Other participants in game,
Jack McBride,
NFL Championship game (1934),
Exhibition game,
Uncertainty of pro football,
New York Yankees.
Range Dates: 1920s-c. 1940
Bulk Dates: 1920s-1934
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