Fortin, Joe 1976-07-13
Mr. Fortin discusses his career in West Texas baseball and talks about the Abilene, Pampa, and Lubbock, Texas baseball teams.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Joe Fortin
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: July 13, 1976
Location: Pampa, Texas
Interviewer: Steven Gamble
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Early history,
First played in Pampa, Texas (1949),
Lamesa, Texas (1946),
Salary,
Players on Pampa team,
Major leagues,
Money through screen,
Pampa team (1946),
Facilities in Pampa,
Members of Texas League,
Abilene, Texas, facilities,
Rivalry,
Fights,
Major league affiliations,
Transportation,
Players remaining in Pampa,
Average age of players,
Salary,
Accommodations when traveling,
High-priced players,
Lubbock, Texas, team (1947),
Broken leg (1947),
Cuban teams,
Baseball's decline,
Team-community relations,
Ownership of Pampa team,
Making money for Pampa,
Bonus nights
Tape 1, Side 2:
Reason for selling team,
Loss of interest in baseball,
Disciple,
Management,
Minority participation,
Drop in attendance,
Mexican-Americans,
Equipment,
Superstitions,
Rest days,
Outstanding performances,
Lines,
Attendance,
Others in West Texas baseball,
Marriage in front of home plate
Range Dates: 1946-1949
Bulk Dates: 1946-1949
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