Garrido, Augie 2016-07-02
This interview features Augie Garriod, who discusses how a yo-yo slinger on the Ed Sullivan show inspired him to coach baseball, the importance of staying humble, and his experiences coaching winning college baseball teams.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Augie Garrido
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Date: July 02, 2016
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson
Length: 00:52:56
Abstract
His family history, How he figured out he wanted to have a career as a coach, Why he chose to play baseball at Fresno State University, Signing a professional baseball contract with the Cleveland Indians, Learning to stay humble as a successful baseball coach, A gift from God in his career, The message of taking the fear out of baseball, His funniest story about a player, The importance of giving back, The College Baseball Hall of Fame
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Transcript: Transcript available in reading room
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