Buckel, Walt 1976-08-22
Walt Buckel discusses his career with West Texas baseball.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Walt Buckel
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: August 22, 1976
Location: Lamesa, Texas
Interviewer: Steven Gamble
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Buckel's early interest in baseball,
San Diego Padres (age 17),
Van Johnson League, Manhattan, Kansas (1940),
Big Spring, Texas,
First contract, Lamesa, Texas (April 1941),
Selling of Lamesa and Pampa, Texas, franchises,
Baseball career,
Manager of Lamesa team,
Lamesa's enthusiasm for baseball,
Fan support,
Lubbock-Lamesa rivalry,
Re-creation non-broadcast game,
Manager of Pampa, Texas, team (1949-1950),
J. L. Hayne as manager (1949),
Social benefits of team membership
Tape 1, Side 2:
Affiliations switching cities,
Marshall Brown,
Managerial problems,
Legendary baseball players,
Wichita Falls, Texas, team (1941),
Lubbock team (1947),
Minority participation,
Actions of fans,
Media support,
Playing baseball,
Expenses of road trips,
Equipment,
Spring training
Range Dates: 1940-1950
Bulk Dates: 1940-1950
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