Prince, Jim 1976-08-03
Jim Prince speaks of his minor league baseball career, the demise of minor league baseball in West Texas, and his subsequent occupations.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Jim Prince
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: August 03, 1976
Location: Midland, Texas
Interviewer: Steven Gamble
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Baseball league in Florida,
Virginia team,
Baseball teams,
Lubbock, Texas,
Nederland, Texas,
Lamesa, Texas,
Abilene, Texas.
Tape 1, Side 2: Fan participation,
Facilities,
Team travel,
Player-manager,
Spring training,
Team owners,
Team members,
Relationship with community,
Sunday ballgames,
West Texas baseball,
Demise,
Integration of teams,
Colorful players,
Cigarette vending machine business,
Post office, letter carrier,
Baseball managers,
Umpiring,
Top players.
Range Dates: None Given
Bulk Dates: None Given
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