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Gary Ward discusses his sports involvement and career having played for New Mexico State University and coached for Oklahoma State and New Mexico State Universities. This interview is part of the College Baseball Collection and Hall of Fame.


General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Gary Ward

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: July 02, 2008

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: David Marshall

Length: 01:15:31


Abstract

Introduction; Background; Farm environment; Parental influence; Phillips University; Integration; Coach influence; Determination of athletic career; Teaching remedial course; Book; Educational process; Switch from basketball to baseball; National Championship; The enemy: rivals; Profanity; Marriage opposition; New Mexico State; New community; Winning; Miami; Aggie mentality; Prayer/meditation and listening for an answer; Acknowledgement of history of game; Robert Ventura; Working progress; Teaching and learning methods; Major league and professional players; Coaching major college league level; Hall of fame.


Access Information

Original Recording Format:

Recording Format Notes:

Transcript: Transcript available in reading room



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