Hunt, Lamar 2001-11-09

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Lamar Hunt, now deceased, was a pivotal figure in business and sports. Hunt reminisces upon his career as a freshman football player at Southern Methodist University. He also discusses the numerous business and sports ventures he founded


General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Lamar Hunt

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Date: November 09, 2001

Location: Dallas, Texas

Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez

Length: 00:43:04


Abstract

Background, Born at El Dorado, Arkansas, Parents, Interest in football, Southwest Athletic Conference (SWC), 1939 to 1940, Attended Southern Methodist University (SMU), Doak Walker, Best freshmen team, Played on varsity team, Experience of varsity team, Traveling team, Friendships, Coaches, Woody Woodard, Personality, Training, Rivalries in SWC, Graduated class of 1956, SMU 1960’s-1980, Changes, Infractions, Resentment, National Football League (NFL), Access to athletes, Controlled competition, NFL (continued), Bowl Championship Series (BCS), American Football League


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