Cruz Salas Oral History, Part 3/5, College Athlete

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Part OfCruz Salas Oral HistoryIntervieweeCruz SalasInterviewerJoyce McBrideBrowse TopicBusiness and IndustryCommunity GroupsEducationImmigration and MigrationLaborLand, Environment, and Natural ResourcesMilitary and WarNative AmericansRace and EthnicityReligion and PhilosophySociety and CultureSubjectOral historiesArizona History 20th CenturyGlobe, ArizonaGila County (Ariz.)Globe High SchoolNorthern Arizona UniversityFootballDescriptionCruz tells how his football career started at Globe High School at the instigation of Coach Max Spilsbury, who literally pulled him out of a saxophone lesson in his freshman year. Later on, Max Spilsbury would again pull him out of his place at ASU to play successfully for NAU. Cruz talks about how his athletic achievements later opened doors of opportunities for him; his brother Carlos’ athletic achievements did likewise, and also for other talented but underprivileged youth.Audio Length00:08:08Date Original2008-01-25Date Range1950s (1950-1959)TypeSound- NonmusicalOriginal FormatOral historiesLanguageEnglishContributing InstitutionGila County Historical MuseumCollectionOral Histories of Globe High SchoolRights StatementThe opinions expressed in this interview are those of the interviewee and interviewer only. They do not represent the views of the Gila County Historical Society of Globe High School. Please contact the Gila County Historical Society Museum, located at 1330 North Broad Street, Globe, AZ 85501; call 928-425-7385 or email [email protected] with questions concerning content or the use and reproduction of this resource.

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Cruz Salas Oral History, Part 3/5, College Athlete