Kinner, District Columbus 2003-05-01
D.C. Kinner, a member of the Lubbock Black Hubbers, talks about his life in sports and his appreciation for basketball and baseball.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: District Columbus Kinner
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Date: May 01, 2003
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Cory Gerstner
Length: 00:40:17
Abstract
Introduction; Background; Childhood sports; Local teams; Travel; Tournaments; Practice fields; Players; Positions; Requirements; High school sports; Lubbock teams; Rivalries; Try-out camps; Effects of age; Jackie Robinson; Major league; Effects of discrimination; Reasons for playing; Baseball; Focus on the game, not the team; Size of players.
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