Prescott, Harold (Ace) 1976-11-21
Harold "Ace" Prescott discusses his college football career at Hardin-Simmons University and his years in professional football and coaching.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Harold (Ace) Prescott
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: November 21, 1976
Location: Cisco, Texas
Interviewer: Richie Cravens
Length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Born in Abilene, Texas (1920),
Lubbock, Texas,
Family history,
School athletics,
Phoenix, Arizona,
Gray squad,
Varsity,
Graduation (1938),
Six-man football,
Offensive and defensive end,
Coaching,
Hardin-Simmons University,
Frank Kimbrough,
Clark Jarnigan,
Warren Woodsen,
Basketball,
Border Conference,
Enrollment,
Scholarships,
Spring training,
Outstanding players.
Tape 1, Side 2: Hardin-Simmons (continued),
Outstanding opponents,
All-American athletes,
Professional athletes,
Size,
Woodsen,
First T-formation in area,
Playing field,
Markston Gym,
Full scholarship,
Game attendance,
Rose Festival in Tyler, Texas,
Sun Bowl,
Army,
Town support,
Classes and professors,
Basketball team,
Football draft.
Tape 2, Side 1: Released from service (1945),
Finishing school,
Professional football,
Green Bay (1946),
Philadelphia (1947),
Cardinals,
Coach,
Salary,
Texas players,
Coaching,
Falfurrias, Texas,
Rangerville, Texas,
Ranger High School (1959-1961),
Burkburnett, Texas,
Cisco Junior College (1965),
Decline in football,
Wool Bowl,
Recruiting.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1920-1976
Bulk Dates: 1938-1965
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