Mayhew, Dewey 1971-08-10

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Dewey Mayhew, former football coach, discusses his coaching career and his attitude toward changes in athletics, and football in particular.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Dewey Mayhew

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: August 10, 1971

Location: Kingsville, Texas

Interviewer: Perry McWilliams

Length: 40 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Education and early coaching, Air Force career, University coaching career, Coaching at Abilene, 1927-1940, Championship team members named, State championship—1928, Coaching record after 1931, Economic influence on players’ attitude during the Depression, Effect of climate on football, Attitude toward discipline and performance, Coach at Texas A & I, 1946-1954, Discussion of the "professional" aspect of athletics, Coaching schools, Applying Pop Warner’s technique.

Tape 1, Side 2: Use of passing formations, Two minute offensive, Coaching schools, Attitude toward youth movement, Minority players in football, Minority discrimination in Abilene and Lubbock, Difficulty in maintaining discipline, Improvements in coaching, "Pioneers" of football listed, Applying original ideas to football, Minority groups and athletics, Teaching and coaching, Improvements in athletics.

Range Dates: 1910s-1971

Bulk Dates: 1927-1954


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