Shotwell, P E 1975-11-05,06
P. E. Shotwell, former athletic director for the Abilene Public Schools, speaks of his years as a high school and college football coach, the origins of the Texas Interscholastic League, and his role in the organization of the Texas High School Coaches Association.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: P.E. Shotwell
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: November 05-06, 1975
Location: Abilene, Texas
Interviewer: Richie Cravens
Length: 1 hour 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Background,
Education,
Childhood interest in sports,
Organization of sports,
Amarillo, Texas city baseball league,
School athletic leagues,
Attended Canyon Normal School (1911-1916),
College football,
Opponents,
Athletic program,
Equipment and injuries,
Popularity of games,
Baseball,
Composition of Amarillo league,
Size of players,
Recruiting,
Coaches’ knowledge of football,
First teaching job, Cisco, Texas (1916),
Move to Abilene (1917),
Located,
Facilities,
Other responsibilities,
Football coach, Sul Ross State University (1926),
Football coach, Hardin-Simmons University (1924-26),
State high school football champions (1923),
Recruiting,
State regulation of high school football (1916),
Other responsibilities at colleges.
Tape 1, Side 2: Early Interscholastic League,
State championships,
Regulations,
Coach, Breckenridge, Texas (until 1935),
Coach, Longview, Texas,
State champion (1937),
Changes in playing conditions,
Specialization,
Recruiting,
Magness family,
Interscholastic League ruling,
State championship game against Port Arthur, Texas,
Texas High School Coaches Association,
Changes in Interscholastic League rules,
Football classes,
Increasing interest in football,
Honors and awards.
Tape 2, Side 1: Founder, Texas High School Coaches Association,
Beginnings of All-Star Game,
Purposes,
Coaching school,
Purposes,
Acquisition of knowledge,
Coach, Abilene High School (1946-1952),
Building located,
Staff,
Size of program,
Athletic fields,
Attendance,
Athletic Director, Abilene Public Schools (1952-1956),
Football in grade schools,
Member, McMurry College faculty (1956-1960),
Duties,
Staff,
Continues interest in football,
Evolution of football.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1911-1975
Bulk Dates: 1911-1960
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