Horner, James Robert 2006-05-09

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James Horner discussed his childhood and his start with baseball. He discusses his career at Arizona State University and the 3 World Series his team went to. He also discusses his career as a professional baseball player and the awards he won.


General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: James Robert (Bob) Horner

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Date: May 09, 2006

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez

Length: 00:55:02


Abstract

Introduction; Born (1957); Parents; Grandparents; Siblings; Athletics; Baseball; Sports in High School; Molding an athlete; Baseball positions; High School success; Personal accolades; Recruiting; Arizona State University; Major; Drafted; Collegiate Baseball Experience; Freshman; All-Western Athletic Conference; Mentors; First Season; Best experiences; College World Series; Sophomore Year; Summer Leagues; Goals; World Series repeat; Team Unity; Won World Series; Awards; 3 College World Series; 1976 World Series; 1977 World Series; 1978 World Series; World Series Awards; 1st Team All-America; Favorite Coach/Mentor in College; Balancing athletics, and academics; Most difficult experiences; Family; Wife; Kids; Baseball’s affect on Family; Major League Baseball; #1 Draft Pick; 1st Game experience; 1st Season; Media Coverage; Comparison; National Rookie of the Year; 12 year career; Memorable high lights; Adjustments; Joe Torre; Control; Competitive challenge; Training; Weight Training; Biggest Ally; Wife; Professions after baseball; Career affects on personal life; Impact of sports on life; Success; Dedicated to his father.


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