Pittman, Jim 1971-07-11

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Jim Pittman, head coach at Texas Christian University, recalls his high school and college football experiences and his college football coaching career.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Jim Pittman

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: July 11, 1971

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Interviewer: Perry McWilliams

Length: 30 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Jim Pittman background, High school football in Mississippi, Coach Bob Williams, U. S. Marine Corps (1944-45), Mississippi State experience, Positions, Coach Alan McKeen, Coach Slick Morton, Hired as a coaching assistant (1951), Coach Murray Womath, Darrell Royal assisted and replaced, Followed Royal after MSU to Texas, Coached Tulane and Texas Christian University, Comparison of coaching practices, Developments in coaching practices, Discipline in playing and coaching experience, Roles of head coaches, Public relations, Changes in coaching styles, Father-son athletic combinations, Pittman’s sons, Player motivation, Use of different psychologies, Career highlights.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1940-1971

Bulk Dates: 1951-1971


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