Creagh, Bill

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Bill Creagh, Breckenridge businessman and sports writer, discusses the history of high school football in Breckenridge, the men behind its development and football’s effect on the community.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Bill Creagh

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Location: Breckenridge, Texas

Interviewer: Neil Sapper

Length: 25 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Breckenridge, Texas, Football, Jaycee's involvement and promotion, Dr. Payne, Team physician, Physician, Collegiate athletes from Breckenridge, Uniforms, Breckenridge Buckaroos, Sportswriter for Breckenridge newspaper (1955), Quarterback Club, Drive-in theater in Breckenridge, Radio station, Direct-line coverage of football games, Piped in through drive-in theater's speakers, Breckenridge Football (again), Game attendance, Fans, Coaches

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1950s

Bulk Dates: 1950s


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