Robbins, Cooper 1976-08-03
Cooper Robbins talks about coaching football in West Texas, including the Odessa schools.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Cooper Robbins
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: August 03, 1976
Location: Odessa, Texas
Interviewer: Steven Gamble
Length: 1 hour 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Athletic career,
Humble, Texas,
Fort Worth, Texas,
Diamondhill (1931-38),
Breckenridge, Texas (1945-51),
Outstanding players,
State championship (1951),
Fan support,
Parental influence,
Oil boom days,
College coaching,
Recruiting,
Texas A & M,
Recruiting,
Difficulties.
Tape 1, Side 2: Texas A & M (continued),
Bear Bryant era,
Recruiting methods,
Bud Wilson, coach,
Odessa, Texas,
Coaching,
Football,
Athletic Director,
School integration,
Ector High School,
High schools,
Athletic ability,
Elementary school athletics,
5-AAAA district.
Tape 2, Side 1: -AAAA district (continued),
Coaches,
Facilities,
College recruiting,
Permian High School, Odessa,
Fan support,
Discipline,
Coaches,
Players,
Highland Park,
Hardest opponent.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1931-1976
Bulk Dates: 1931-1951
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