Burgess, Carl 1975-08-22
Carl Burgess speaks of his many years of support of the Wichita Falls High School Coyote football team.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Carl Burgess
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: August 22, 1975
Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Interviewer: Neil Sapper
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Acquaintance with football players,
First football game (1937-1938),
Spirit of fans,
Purchase of season tickets,
State finals (1937),
Important games,
Attendance of out-of-town games,
Travel to Amarillo, Texas,
Employment history,
Laundry business,
Railroad worker,
Taxi driver,
Anecdote about co-worker getting fired,
Anecdote about driving soldiers to Lawton, Oklahoma,
Trip to Tyler, Texas,
Trip to Odessa, Texas,
Membership in Wichita Falls, Texas, High School Booster Club,
Career in service position,
Acquisition of present
Tape 1, Side 2:
Faithful attendance at football games,
Games at Corpus Christi, Texas,
Favorite players,
Memories of Coach Golding,
Attitudes on passing,
Use of T formation,
Support of players,
Wearing school colors,
Evaluation of teams,
Coach Golding's techniques,
Important games,
School rivalries,
Amarillo, Texas,
Breckenridge, Texas,
Decreasing attendance,
Season tickets,
Out-of-town games and transportation,
Family interest,
Betting,
Game at Abilene, Texas
Range Dates: 1937-1975
Bulk Dates: 1937-1940s
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