Risenhoover, Dick 1976-07-19
Dick Risenhoover discusses West Texas athletics, especially baseball and the West Texas-New Mexico Football League, in addition to his career as a sportscaster.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dick Risenhoover
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 19, 1976
Location: Arlington, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah and Steven Gamble
Length: 1 hour 5 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Coach in Childress, Texas (1950-1957),
Played for Bobcats,
University of Texas scholarship,
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) playoffs,
Education,
Coach, Childress High School,
Baseball record,
Summer baseball programs,
Broadcast pseudonyms,
Early interest in broadcasting,
Work for KGNC-TV, Amarillo, Texas,
First camera assignment,
Early mistakes on job,
Coaching and play-by-play coverage,
Western League,
Recreation of game from reports,
News director of KGNC,
Career in sports reporting.
Tape 1, Side 2: Return to Amarillo, Texas,
Decline in baseball attendance,
Amarillo gives poor support,
Size of town important,
Selling of beer at games,
Pony nights,
Mexican-American support,
Station coverage of game,
Second guessing umpire,
Authority between owners and directors,
Hiring coaches,
Amarillo backing of team,
Major league support,
Post-game interviews,
TV Sports,
Mental fatigue,
Activities off the job,
Competing stations.
Tape 2, Side 1: Amarillo Herald,
Football publicity,
People’s character,
H. P. Thaggerly,
West Texas-New Mexico Football League,
Players,
Hall of Fame,
"Put" Powell,
Attracting sports crowds.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1950-1976
Bulk Dates: 1950-1976
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