Heinkel, Don 2010-07-01
Don Heinkel is a 2010 Collegiate Baseball Hall of Fame inductee from Wichita State University. He talks about his baseball career as a pitcher. He also shares some of his experiences, playing for high school baseball team and the teams, who drafted him. This interview was conducted during the College Baseball Foundation Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Don Heinkel
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Date: July 01, 2010
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Henry Crawford
Length: 00:36:31
Abstract
Background; Born in Racine, Wisconsin; Father and mother information; Grandfather and grandmother information; Sibling’s information; Married and 11 children; Went to high school and graduated in 1978; Information on; High school athletics; Played mainly baseball; Teachers and mentors; Favorite players and teams; Scholarship from Wichita State University; High school Baseball; Played as a pitcher and shortstop; Played at second base; Great memories at high school; Played first match as pitcher; Won that match; Biggest challenge; Balancing school and baseball; Had a heavy schedule in the junior year; Experience and challenges prepared for later; After college; Drafted by the Tigers; Signed with Tigers in 1982; Played with Tigers through 1988; Played for Cardinals in 1989; Out of minor leagues due to shoulder injury; Information on; Teammates who made it to the major’s; Minor league coaches and managers; Shoulder injury; Medical school he went; Techniques and methodologies in baseball; Advice to the college players of today; Use the opportunity; Enjoy playing the game; Concentrate on education too; Talks about his family; Brothers and their athletic ability; Dad was his role model.
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