Law, Milton D. 2002-06-12
Dan Law talks about his life as Texas Tech Red Raider and the significance of the Athletic program
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Milton D. "Dan" Law
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Date: June 12, 2002
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Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:22:52
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Family background, Competitive nature, Created sports equipment, Involvement in high school activities, Band, Varsity athletics, University of Alabama, Athletic scholarship, Relationship with teammate, Travel experiences, Football positions, Military service, Influence of ROTC, Tested to be an astronaut, Volunteered for the draft, Joined football team, Moved to Lubbock, His wife enrolled in classes at Texas Tech, Ended military service, Played football for Texas Tech, Texas Tech Athletics, Knee injury during a football game, Played baseball, Athletic coaching show, Letterman’s Association, Included all athletic programs, Supported the athletic department, Provided financial support, Texas Tech moved to the Southwest Conference, From the Border Conference, Influence on all campus athletics, Significance of athletic quality to a university
Tape 1, Side 2:
Improvements to Texas Tech, Understaffed, Joined the Athletic Council, Importance of quality when recruiting, Coached little league, Practice technology, Significance of volunteers, Taught basic sports skills and morals, Involvement in organizations, Boy Scouts of America, Influence of activities on youth, Compliance and zoning projects, Effects of Texas Tech Athletics, Scholarship significance, School pride
Tape 2, Side 1:
His children, His daughter is an athletic recruiter, His son led the Saddle Tramps
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