McKenzie, Dr Emmett 1976-08-04

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Dr. McKenzie, former Big Spring High School athletic director, discusses his lengthy career as a participant in, and coach of, West Texas athletics.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Dr. Emmet McKenzie

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: August 04, 1976

Location: Big Spring, Texas

Interviewer: Steven Gamble

Length: 1 hour


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Personal Career, Nederland, Texas, High School, Coach (1957-1959), Big Spring, Texas, High School, Coach (1960-1962), Athletic Director, Nederland High School (again), Superintendent (1962), Big Spring, Texas (1974), Degree from Southern Methodist University, Coaching career of Bum Phillips, Played basketball at Southern Methodist University, Players on team, High School in Hearne, Texas, Nederland’s football record, Players on team, Reasons for move to Big Spring, Team’s improvements, Fan participation, Coach Robins (1962), Baseball at Big Spring High School, Basketball at Big Spring High School, Outstanding football players, Recruitment, Correspondence with former players, Comparison of Nederland and Big Spring, Fan support, Tradition in Nederland.

Tape 1, Side 2: Tradition in Nederland, Texas (continued), Community support, Financial support, Comparison of Big Spring and Nederland, Budget, Girls’ athletics, Travel expenses, Difficulties with emergence of female athletics, Integration in Big Spring (1955), Court decisions, Lake View High School, Minority participation in Big Spring athletics, Aid, Interscholastic League Amateur Code, Junior football league, YMCA flag football league, Opinions on junior league sports, Interaction between Howard College and Big Spring High School, Rules for football players, District 5-AAAA, Reasons for success.

Range Dates: 1955-1976

Bulk Dates: 1957-1974


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