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Stan Grzywacz discusses West Texas baseball, his career in baseball, and colorful players of the 1940s and 1950s.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Stan Grzywacz

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: July 7, 1976

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Steven Gamble

Length: 45 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Early history, Quit baseball (1951), Manager of Lubbock Compress, Lamesa, Texas (1947-1949), Vernon Longhorns (1950-1951), Cubans in Big Spring League, Purpose of major league teams, Facilities, End of professional baseball in Lamesa, Baseball in military service, Salary (1947), Compensation other than salary, Passing cigar box, Lessened interest in baseball, Off-season jobs, Ex-players now owning compress, West Texas-New Mexico ex-player organization, Management of youth baseball leagues, Managerial functions, Better salary from baseball than job, Training league, Travel, Spring training, Playoffs, Black participation, Cuban and Puerto Rican participation.

Tape 1, Side 2: Bonus babies, Attendance, Weather in Lamesa Texas, Radio coverage, Colorful players in major leagues, Jay Hayne, T-Bone Miller, Frank Secoy, Salaries and jobs, Managers, Coaches, Retired from baseball (1952).

Range Dates: 1947-1976

Bulk Dates: 1947-1952


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