Thomas, Duane, interviewee.Sanchez, Daniel U., interviewer.2011-09-262011-09-262001-11-04Duane Thomas Oral History Interview, Nov. 4, 2001, Southwest Collection, Texas Tech University.http://hdl.handle.net/10605/3019Oral history interview with Duane Thomas conducted by Daniel U. Sanchez on Nov. 4, 2001. Telephone interview: Mr. Thomas in Del Mar, Calif.; Mr. Sanchez in Lubbock, Tex. Duration: 1 hr., 28 min.Accompanied by 1 finding aid. Also available on audio cassette (2 cassettes).Duane Thomas talks about his life as an African American professional football player for the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys. He reflects on his education, time playing at West Texas State University, and experiences with racial discrimination.en-USThomas, Duane.Thomas, Duane--Interviews.Thomas, Duane--Knowledge and learning.Thomas, Duane--Childhood and youth.Football coaches.Football--Coaching.College athletes--Recruiting.West Texas State University--Football.African American football players--Texas.Race discrimination--Texas--Canyon.Canyon (Tex.)--Race relations.West Texas State University--Students--Social conditions.Discrimination in sports.Industrial management.National Football League.Dallas Cowboys (Football team)Mass media and sports.Intimidation.Professional sports contracts.Prejudices.Most Valuable Player Award (Football)Thomas, Duane--Awards.Thomas, Duane. Fall of America's team.Football.Recording, oral