Cawthon, Pete Jr
Pete Cawthon Jr. briefly discusses his family background and provides a thumbnail sketch of his father’s life.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Pete Cawthon, Jr.
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Interviewer: Etta Lynch
Length: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Southwest Conference,
Greg Morris (Toy),
Pete Cawthon books and film,
Brooklyn Dodgers,
Ups and downs of football,
Loss at Cotton Bowl (1938),
Joseph Lee Marek
Tape 1, Side 2:
Clothing,
Officiated for Southwest Conference (1928-1929),
Baseball coach at Southwestern College,
Texas Tech University,
First college football team to fly (1937),
Move to University of Alabama,
Boys' Camp,
Pete Cawthon, Jr. (born 1921),
Personality,
Religion
Tape 2, Side 1:
Family
Tape 2, Side 2:
Blank
Tape 3, Side 1:
Texas Tech,
"The Notre Dame of the Southwest",
Personality,
Infectious laugh,
Letter writing,
Physical appearance,
Coaching experience,
Texas Tech (1930-1940),
University of Alabama (1942),
Brooklyn Dodgers (1943-1944),
Detroit Lions (1945-1947)
Tape 3, Side 2:
Camp Cawthon (1947-1953),
Athletic Director,
University of Alabama (1954-1955)
Range Dates: 1921-1955
Bulk Dates: 1921-1955
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